Shaylyn Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHAY-lin / ʃeɪ.lɪnIrish; English
Meaning
Irish: 'admirable'; English: 'from the fairy palace'
Historical & Cultural Background
Shaylyn is a modern name that has gained popularity in recent decades. It is often considered a variation of the name Shaelyn, which combines elements from both Irish and English origins. The name reflects a trend towards unique and creative spellings of traditional names. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Shaylyn has seen a rise in popularity in the United States since the early 2000s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shaelyn
- Shailyn
International Variants
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shaylyn was first seen in the United States in 1976. Shaylyn has ranked as high as #1159 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Utah, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Shaylyn has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shaylyn (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 31 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 16 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 58 |
| 1990 | 70 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 69 |
| 1993 | 88 |
| 1994 | 77 |
| 1995 | 66 |
| 1996 | 81 |
| 1997 | 83 |
| 1998 | 86 |
| 1999 | 82 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 79 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 59 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 70 |
| 2006 | 64 |
| 2007 | 75 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 49 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 24 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2015 | 33 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |