Girl · #9,203 in 2026

Shaylin

Name: Popularity of the name Shaylin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shaylin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,203

Peak Rank

#1,952 (2003)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-46%

1977

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#1952

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shaylin

Shaylin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 91 Shaylins were born — ranking #1,985 that year. As of 2026, Shaylin ranks #9,203 for baby girls with 9 births, falling sharply (-46%). In total, more than 2K Shaylins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Shaylin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shaylin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Shilin
Shallon
Shilling
Jaylen
Shelling
Schilling
Shoaling
Sheeling
Shealing
Shieling
Chillin
Chilin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shaylin

What does the name Shaylin mean?

Shaylin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shaylin in 2026?

In 2026, Shaylin ranks #9,203 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Shaylin most popular?

Shaylin reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #1,952 that year with 91 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shaylin most popular?

Shaylin has historically been most popular in Missouri, Oklahoma, Massachusetts. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shaylin.

Is Shaylin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shaylin is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shaylin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shaylin include Ovie, Montie, Girtie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shaylin

Shaylin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Shaylin's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #1,952. Use the chart and map above to compare Shaylin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.