Shylee
Every Shylee since 1990 — 811 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shylee
Shylee is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,694 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 811 American babies have been named Shylee. Its peak came in 2009, when 52 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 Shylee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shylee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,694 |
| 2024 | 12 | #8,879 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,220 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,122 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,648 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,883 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,981 |
| 2018 | 24 | #5,441 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,392 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,811 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,810 |
| 2014 | 26 | #5,294 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,872 |
| 2012 | 45 | #3,576 |
| 2011 | 46 | #3,491 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,882 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,242 |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,312 |
| 2007 | 47 | #3,524 |
| 2006 | 33 | #4,450 |
| 2005 | 25 | #5,237 |
| 2004 | 28 | #4,801 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,203 |
| 2002 | 33 | #3,967 |
| 2001 | 19 | #6,036 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,955 |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,164 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,947 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shylee in 2025?
Shylee ranked #14,694 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shylee?
811 babies have been named Shylee in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shylee most popular?
Shylee peaked in 2009, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Shylee a boy or girl name?
Shylee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shylee rising or falling?
Shylee is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.