Girl · #13,792 in 2026

Shilynn

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

Current Rank

#13,792

Peak Rank

#6,559 (2008)

Total Babies

180

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1993

First Year

2019

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#6559

Peak Rank

180

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shilynn

Shilynn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 20 Shilynns were born — ranking #6,559 that year. As of 2026, Shilynn ranks #13,792 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 180 Shilynns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Shilynn

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

Shilin
Shilling
Shelling
Schilling
Shallon
Chillin
Shalom
Chilin
Sherlyn
Sherlin
Shoaling
Jilin

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shilynn

What does the name Shilynn mean?

Shilynn is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shilynn in 2026?

In 2026, Shilynn ranks #13,792 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Shilynn most popular?

Shilynn reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #6,559 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

Shilynn has historically been most popular in Ohio. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shilynn.

Is Shilynn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shilynn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shilynn include Marlea, Soniya, Mylin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shilynn

Shilynn is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 180 births in the dataset. Shilynn's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #6,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Shilynn'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.