Shailyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY-lin / ˈʃeɪlɪnEnglish; Irish
Meaning
English: slender; Irish: little rock
Historical & Cultural Background
Shailyn is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries. It is often considered a variant of names like Shayla or Shay, which have Irish roots. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative spellings of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Shailyn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shaylin
- Shailynn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shailyn was first seen in the United States in 1982. Shailyn has ranked as high as #1250 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Georgia, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Shailyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shailyn (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 34 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 31 |
| 1999 | 30 |
| 2000 | 32 |
| 2001 | 49 |
| 2002 | 38 |
| 2003 | 36 |
| 2004 | 35 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 7 |