Shaelynn
Every Shaelynn since 1985 — 1,940 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaelynn
Shaelynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,090 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,940 American babies have been named Shaelynn. Its peak came in 2008, when 85 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 Shaelynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaelynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,090 |
| 2024 | 28 | #4,874 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,547 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,778 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,591 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,899 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,908 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,487 |
| 2017 | 52 | #3,135 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,651 |
| 2015 | 59 | #2,961 |
| 2014 | 68 | #2,611 |
| 2013 | 71 | #2,529 |
| 2012 | 77 | #2,422 |
| 2011 | 74 | #2,481 |
| 2010 | 83 | #2,311 |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,505 |
| 2008 | 85 | #2,313 |
| 2007 | 82 | #2,345 |
| 2006 | 78 | #2,416 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,667 |
| 2004 | 67 | #2,522 |
| 2003 | 73 | #2,318 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,884 |
| 2001 | 73 | #2,231 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,810 |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,481 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,239 |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,108 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaelynn in 2025?
Shaelynn ranked #7,090 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaelynn?
1,940 babies have been named Shaelynn in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaelynn most popular?
Shaelynn peaked in 2008, when 85 newborns received the name.
Is Shaelynn a boy or girl name?
Shaelynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaelynn rising or falling?
Shaelynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.