How Many People Are Named Shaylin?
Complete statistics for the name Shaylin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shaylin is a very rare female name, with only 1,870 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 176,430 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2003 with 91 births, but its trend shows it's declining now. A whopping 78% of those named Shaylin are under 30, truly a modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 represents introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 23All 1,893 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shaylin Through the Generations
Shaylin has seen a steady rise and fall in popularity over the years, peaking in 2003 with 91 births. Today, most Shaylins are young, with 1,474 under 30 and only 419 aged between 30 and 60. The name's decline since its peak suggests it's becoming less popular among new parents, though it remains a unique choice for many families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shaylin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shaylin
How Many People Have the Name Shaylin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,870 people in the United States currently share the name Shaylin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 176,430 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shaylin a Common or Rare Name?
Shaylin 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 Shaylin Mean?
Shaylin means "creative variant of Shay" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shaylin in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Shaylin Most Popular?
The name Shaylin reached peak popularity in 2003, with 91 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 Shaylin?
Approximately 1,870 people named Shaylin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,893. That works out to roughly 1 in 176,430 Americans.
Is Shaylin a rare name?
Shaylin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 176,430 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shaylin mean?
Shaylin means "creative variant of Shay" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shaylin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Shaylin are male and 99% are female.
When was Shaylin most popular?
Shaylin peaked in 2003 with 91 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.