How Many People Are Named Shaylea?

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

Shaylea
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shaylea, a very rare female name, is held by just 313 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,053,787 Americans. That's pretty unique! With most Shayleas under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~313
Living in US
1 in 1,053,787
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Shayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Energetic Determined Confident
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

363
Worldwide Bearers
#1,412,538
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
313
🇬🇧 England
7
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇦🇺 Australia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
313 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
234
Would be under 30 (74%)
83
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 317 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
6

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

📜 Shaylea Through the Generations

Shaylea emerged in the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2001 with 24 births. Since then, its usage has declined, but it remains a modern choice with a youthful vibe. As of now, 74% of those named Shaylea are under 30, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. The average age of Shaylea is 24, suggesting it's a name that's here to stay for a while.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shaylea's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shaylea

How Many People Have the Name Shaylea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 313 people in the United States currently share the name Shaylea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,053,787 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shaylea a Common or Rare Name?

Shaylea 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 Shaylea Mean?

Shaylea means "creative variant of Shayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shaylea Most Popular?

The name Shaylea reached peak popularity in 2001, with 24 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 Shaylea?

Approximately 313 people named Shaylea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 317. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,053,787 Americans.

Is Shaylea a rare name?

Shaylea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,053,787 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shaylea mean?

Shaylea means "creative variant of Shayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shaylea more male or female?

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

When was Shaylea most popular?

Shaylea peaked in 2001 with 24 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.

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 US313
All-Time Births317
1 in X1 in 1,053,787
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2001
World Rank#1,412,538
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.