Shalini
Every Shalini since 1970 — 784 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shalini
Shalini is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1970, 784 American babies have been named Shalini. Its peak came in 2000, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shalini stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shalini year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,849 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #15,380 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,645 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,128 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,802 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,521 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,278 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,372 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,228 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,634 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,362 |
| 2007 | 20 | #6,769 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,209 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,214 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,353 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,568 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,645 |
| 2001 | 27 | #4,546 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,273 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,183 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,400 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,959 |
| 1980 | 20 | #3,971 |
| 1975 | 19 | #3,615 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,330 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shalini in 2025?
Shalini did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shalini?
784 babies have been named Shalini in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shalini most popular?
Shalini peaked in 2000, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Shalini a boy or girl name?
Shalini is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shalini rising or falling?
Shalini is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.