How Many People Are Named Shaylynn?
Complete statistics for the name Shaylynn: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shaylynn, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 144,883 Americans today, making it one of the least common names in the country. With only 2,278 people named Shaylynn alive now, it peaked in popularity in 2009 when 120 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 2,305 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shaylynn Through the Generations
Shaylynn emerged as a modern name in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend towards creative and unique naming choices. Its peak in 2009 marked a high point in its usage, but since then, the name has seen a steady decline. Today, most Shaylynns are under 30, indicating that it remains a genuinely contemporary choice, favored by parents looking for something distinctive yet approachable.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shaylynn's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shaylynn
How Many People Have the Name Shaylynn?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,278 people in the United States currently share the name Shaylynn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 144,883 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shaylynn a Common or Rare Name?
Shaylynn 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 Shaylynn Mean?
Shaylynn means "creative variant of Shayna" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shaylynn in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shaylynn Most Popular?
The name Shaylynn reached peak popularity in 2009, with 120 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 Shaylynn?
Approximately 2,278 people named Shaylynn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,305. That works out to roughly 1 in 144,883 Americans.
Is Shaylynn a rare name?
Shaylynn is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 144,883 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shaylynn mean?
Shaylynn means "creative variant of Shayna" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shaylynn more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shaylynn are male and 100% are female.
When was Shaylynn most popular?
Shaylynn peaked in 2009 with 120 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.