Shaylyn
Every Shaylyn since 1976 — 2,109 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaylyn
Shaylyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,791 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,109 American babies have been named Shaylyn. Its peak came in 1993, when 88 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Shaylyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaylyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,791 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,002 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,262 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,949 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,397 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,519 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,251 |
| 2018 | 20 | #6,203 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,389 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,330 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,398 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,641 |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,624 |
| 2012 | 28 | #5,091 |
| 2011 | 49 | #3,346 |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,934 |
| 2009 | 57 | #3,042 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3,214 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,506 |
| 2006 | 64 | #2,775 |
| 2005 | 70 | #2,501 |
| 2004 | 70 | #2,442 |
| 2003 | 59 | #2,699 |
| 2002 | 77 | #2,175 |
| 2001 | 79 | #2,114 |
| 2000 | 87 | #1,948 |
| 1995 | 66 | #2,079 |
| 1990 | 70 | #1,970 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,499 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,704 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaylyn in 2025?
Shaylyn ranked #10,791 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaylyn?
2,109 babies have been named Shaylyn in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaylyn most popular?
Shaylyn peaked in 1993, when 88 newborns received the name.
Is Shaylyn a boy or girl name?
Shaylyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaylyn rising or falling?
Shaylyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.