Shalyn
girl nameShalyn entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #1688 in 1999, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#1688
peak (1999)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6103 |
| 1970s | #4986 |
| 1980s | #2506 |
| 1990s | #2105 |
| 2000s | #2957 |
| 2010s | #9285 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Shalyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shalyn alive today was born around 1997, making them about 28 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shalyn in 2025?
- Shalyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shalyn most popular?
- Shalyn peaked in 1999, reaching #1688 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shalyn with classmates?
- Shalyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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