How Many People Are Named Shalyn?
Complete statistics for the name Shalyn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shalyn is a very rare female name, with only 1,954 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 168,884 Americans. The majority of Shalyns are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 1,992 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: 2000Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shalyn Through the Generations
Shalyn peaked in popularity in 2000 with 98 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Shalyns are between 30 and 60 years old, with 979 under 30 and none over 60. This age distribution suggests Shalyn is a newer-generation name, with a significant portion of its bearers still in their younger years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shalyn's American roots
📄 About the Name Shalyn
How Many People Have the Name Shalyn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,954 people in the United States currently share the name Shalyn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 168,884 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shalyn a Common or Rare Name?
Shalyn 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 Shalyn Mean?
Shalyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shalyn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shalyn Most Popular?
The name Shalyn reached peak popularity in 2000, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Shalyn?
Approximately 1,954 people named Shalyn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,992. That works out to roughly 1 in 168,884 Americans.
Is Shalyn a rare name?
Shalyn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 168,884 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shalyn mean?
Shalyn means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from American origins.
Is Shalyn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shalyn are male and 100% are female.
When was Shalyn most popular?
Shalyn peaked in 2000 with 98 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.