How Many People Are Named Shail?

Complete statistics for the name Shail: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shail
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Shail means 'supplanter' in Sanskrit, making it a name rich with historical depth. Only 73 people named Shail live in the US today, which means 1 in 4,526,003 Americans share this rare moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 2016 with 10 births, showing its recent rise.

~73
Living in US
1 in 4,526,003
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, indicating that those named Shail are destined to be influential figures.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

116,233
Worldwide Bearers
#8,874
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
114,290
🇪🇬 Egypt
737
🇺🇸 United States
304
🇵🇰 Pakistan
242
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇨🇦 Canada
83
🇬🇧 England
61
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
48
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
30
🇮🇶 Iraq
29

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
73 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
62
Would be under 30 (84%)
12
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 74 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
50
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shail Through the Generations

Shail has seen a steady increase in usage over the past few decades, with its peak occurring in 2016 when 10 babies were given this name. As of now, there are 73 individuals named Shail in the United States, with the majority being under 30 years old. This age skew indicates that Shail is a genuinely modern name, embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Shail

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shail's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Shail

How Many People Have the Name Shail?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 73 people in the United States currently share the name Shail. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,526,003 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shail a Common or Rare Name?

Shail is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Shail Mean?

Shail means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shail in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Shail Most Popular?

The name Shail reached peak popularity in 2016, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Shail?

Approximately 73 people named Shail live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 74. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,526,003 Americans.

Is Shail a rare name?

Shail is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,526,003 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shail mean?

Shail means "supplanter" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Shail more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Shail are male and 0% are female.

When was Shail most popular?

Shail peaked in 2016 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US73
All-Time Births74
1 in X1 in 4,526,003
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2016
World Rank#8,874
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.