Shaelyn
A female given name originating as a coinage.
Every Shaelyn since 1976 — 3,494 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaelyn
Shaelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,516 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 3,494 American babies have been named Shaelyn. Its peak came in 2000, when 177 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shaelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,516 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,125 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,362 |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,281 |
| 2021 | 44 | #3,545 |
| 2020 | 43 | #3,536 |
| 2019 | 36 | #4,062 |
| 2018 | 49 | #3,284 |
| 2017 | 54 | #3,046 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2,861 |
| 2015 | 79 | #2,349 |
| 2014 | 67 | #2,646 |
| 2013 | 96 | #2,029 |
| 2012 | 96 | #2,024 |
| 2011 | 107 | #1,883 |
| 2010 | 147 | #1,527 |
| 2009 | 163 | #1,439 |
| 2008 | 148 | #1,558 |
| 2007 | 159 | #1,474 |
| 2006 | 161 | #1,411 |
| 2005 | 146 | #1,461 |
| 2004 | 136 | #1,485 |
| 2003 | 160 | #1,303 |
| 2002 | 146 | #1,336 |
| 2001 | 138 | #1,382 |
| 2000 | 177 | #1,149 |
| 1995 | 62 | #2,179 |
| 1990 | 41 | #2,840 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,434 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,836 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shaelyn mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage.
How popular is the name Shaelyn in 2025?
Shaelyn ranked #6,516 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaelyn?
3,494 babies have been named Shaelyn in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaelyn most popular?
Shaelyn peaked in 2000, when 177 newborns received the name.
Is Shaelyn a boy or girl name?
Shaelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaelyn rising or falling?
Shaelyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.