unisex name
Shaylen
SHAY-len (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 673
Shaylen is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 89% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 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 2002, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1984.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shaylen Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 124 |
| 2000s | 299 |
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 26 |
How Popular Is Shaylen?
In 2024, Shaylen was given to 5 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 Shaylen 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 Shaylen
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaylen Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaylen over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaylen
- English SHAY-len
Sibling Names for Shaylen
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaylen — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaylen
How popular is the name Shaylen?
In 2024, Shaylen was given to 5 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 Shaylen a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaylen is used for both girls and boys. About 89% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shaylen?
Shaylen has 2 syllables.
When was Shaylen most popular?
Shaylen peaked in 2002, when 45 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.