Shaylynn
Every Shaylynn since 1974 — 2,318 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shaylynn
Shaylynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,275 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,318 American babies have been named Shaylynn. Its peak came in 2009, when 120 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 Shaylynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shaylynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,275 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,765 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,719 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,887 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,593 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,152 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,384 |
| 2018 | 35 | #4,133 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,618 |
| 2016 | 53 | #3,133 |
| 2015 | 45 | #3,521 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2,493 |
| 2013 | 67 | #2,654 |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,543 |
| 2011 | 62 | #2,835 |
| 2010 | 78 | #2,422 |
| 2009 | 120 | #1,806 |
| 2008 | 115 | #1,860 |
| 2007 | 98 | #2,082 |
| 2006 | 86 | #2,247 |
| 2005 | 74 | #2,405 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,393 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,435 |
| 2002 | 71 | #2,304 |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,857 |
| 2000 | 88 | #1,936 |
| 1995 | 59 | #2,278 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,356 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,612 |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,253 |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,324 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shaylynn in 2025?
Shaylynn ranked #8,275 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shaylynn?
2,318 babies have been named Shaylynn in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shaylynn most popular?
Shaylynn peaked in 2009, when 120 newborns received the name.
Is Shaylynn a boy or girl name?
Shaylynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shaylynn rising or falling?
Shaylynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.