unisex name
Shaylon
SHAY-lun (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 268
Shaylon is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 62% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2012 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 1990, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shaylon Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shaylon?
In 2012, Shaylon 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 Shaylon 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 Shaylon
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shaylon Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shaylon over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shaylon
- English SHAY-lun
Sibling Names for Shaylon
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shaylon — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shaylon
How popular is the name Shaylon?
In 2012, Shaylon 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 Shaylon a girl's or a boy's name?
Shaylon is used for both girls and boys. About 62% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shaylon?
Shaylon has 2 syllables.
When was Shaylon most popular?
Shaylon peaked in 1990, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.