Shalen
girl nameShalen entered the US charts in 1976, peaked at #6340 in 1977, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1976–2025
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rank today
#6340
peak (1977)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7835 |
| 1980s | #9273 |
| 1990s | #12245 |
| 2000s | #15708 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shalen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shalen alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalen in 2025?
- Shalen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shalen most popular?
- Shalen peaked in 1977, reaching #6340 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shalen with classmates?
- Shalen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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