girl's name
Shanley
SHAN-lee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 515
Shanley is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1993, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1967.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shanley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 101 |
| 1990s | 178 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 72 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Shanley?
In 2023, Shanley was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shanley Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shanley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shanley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shanley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shanley
- English SHAN-lee
Sibling Names for Shanley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shanley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shanley
How popular is the name Shanley?
In 2023, Shanley was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shanley a girl's or a boy's name?
Shanley is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shanley?
Shanley has 2 syllables.
When was Shanley most popular?
Shanley peaked in 1993, when 26 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.