Shayn
Every Shayn since 1969 — 459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shayn
Shayn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,596 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 459 American babies have been named Shayn. Its peak came in 1989, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Shayn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shayn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #13,596 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,826 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,937 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,868 |
| 2014 | 10 | #8,035 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,045 |
| 2011 | 6 | #12,033 |
| 2010 | 8 | #9,539 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,794 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,723 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,631 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,695 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,561 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 10 | #7,161 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5,670 |
| 2001 | 6 | #10,358 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,749 |
| 1995 | 16 | #4,019 |
| 1990 | 20 | #3,149 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,411 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,873 |
| 1975 | 6 | #5,357 |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,334 |
| 1965 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shayn in 2025?
Shayn ranked #13,596 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shayn?
459 babies have been named Shayn in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shayn most popular?
Shayn peaked in 1989, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Shayn a boy or girl name?
Shayn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shayn rising or falling?
Shayn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.