unisex name
Shye
SHY (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 99
Shye is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 85% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2021 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 2008, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1995.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shye Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 59 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Shye?
In 2021, Shye 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 Shye 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 Shye
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shye Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shye over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shye
- English SHY
Sibling Names for Shye
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shye — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shye
How popular is the name Shye?
In 2021, Shye 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 Shye a girl's or a boy's name?
Shye is used for both girls and boys. About 85% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shye?
Shye has 1 syllable.
When was Shye most popular?
Shye peaked in 2008, when 11 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.