girl's name
Shelaine
shuh-LAYN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 101
Shelaine is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1991 it was given to 9 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 1987, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shelaine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 20 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 9 |
How Popular Is Shelaine?
In 1991, Shelaine was given to 9 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.
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 Shelaine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelaine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelaine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelaine
- English shuh-LAYN
Sibling Names for Shelaine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelaine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelaine
How popular is the name Shelaine?
In 1991, Shelaine was given to 9 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 Shelaine a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelaine is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelaine?
Shelaine has 2 syllables.
When was Shelaine most popular?
Shelaine peaked in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.