How popular is the name Shy in 2025?

Shy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Shy most popular?

Shy peaked in 1994, reaching #7770 among US boy names.

Shy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Shy entered the US charts in 1994, peaked at #7770 in 1994, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#7770

peak (1994)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Shy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Shy alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Shy in 2025?: Shy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Shy most popular?: Shy peaked in 1994, reaching #7770 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Shy with classmates?: Shy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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