Shalini
girl nameShalini entered the US charts in 1970, peaked at #3236 in 1979, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1970–2025
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rank today
#3236
peak (1979)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #4794 |
| 1980s | #4795 |
| 1990s | #5619 |
| 2000s | #5770 |
| 2010s | #10998 |
| 2020s | #13453 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Shalini are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shalini alive today was born around 1995, making them about 30 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalini in 2025?
- Shalini is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shalini most popular?
- Shalini peaked in 1979, reaching #3236 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shalini with classmates?
- Shalini will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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