Unisex · #3,259 in 2026

Shyloh

Current Rank
#3,259
Peak Rank
#3,259 (2026)
Total Babies
732
5-Yr Trend
+48%
👧 Girl peak #3,259 (732 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,975 (258 total)
👧As Girl Name
1981
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#3259
Peak Rank
732
Total Count
37
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1995
First Year
2026
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#3975
Peak Rank
258
Total Count
21
Years Active

The Story of Shyloh

As a girl name

Shyloh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1981, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 49 Shylohs were born — ranking #3,259 that year. As of 2026, Shyloh ranks #3,259 for girls with 49 births, rising sharply (+48% over the past five years). In total, more than 732 Shylohs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Shyloh first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1995, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 27 Shylohs were born — ranking #3,975 that year. As of 2026, Shyloh ranks #4,057 for boys with 27 births, rising sharply (+66% over the past five years). In total, more than 258 Shylohs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Shyloh

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shyloh

What does the name Shyloh mean?
Shyloh is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shyloh in 2026?
In 2026, Shyloh ranks #3,259 among girls' names in the U.S., with 49 babies given the name that year.
When was Shyloh most popular?
Shyloh reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #3,259 that year with 49 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Shyloh most popular?
Shyloh has historically been most popular in Georgia, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shyloh.
Is Shyloh a unisex name?
Yes — Shyloh is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 74% of Shylohs assigned female and 26% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Shyloh?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shyloh include Blandina, Doxie, Ervie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shyloh

Shyloh is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 732 births in the dataset. Shyloh's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #3,259. Use the chart and map above to compare Shyloh'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.