Shylynn
Every Shylynn since 1988 — 428 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shylynn
Shylynn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,788 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 428 American babies have been named Shylynn. Its peak came in 2004, when 27 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 Shylynn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shylynn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,788 |
| 2024 | 8 | #12,007 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,910 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12,095 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,173 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,653 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,460 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,850 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,634 |
| 2015 | 15 | #7,947 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,060 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,530 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,766 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,146 |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,233 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,778 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6,323 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,296 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,568 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,367 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,930 |
| 2003 | 20 | #6,021 |
| 2002 | 20 | #5,871 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,277 |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,117 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,445 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shylynn in 2025?
Shylynn ranked #11,788 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shylynn?
428 babies have been named Shylynn in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shylynn most popular?
Shylynn peaked in 2004, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Shylynn a boy or girl name?
Shylynn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shylynn rising or falling?
Shylynn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.