Holding steady.
Popularity of Shalaine since 1971
Babies named Shalaine per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shalaine is a modern coinage that first entered U.S. birth records in 1971. Its peak year was 1978, after which usage declined steadily. The name has not ranked among the top 1000 names in any year, reflecting its rarity. Its trajectory has been stable since the 1970s, with no recent revival. Shalaine is primarily a girl's name, and its lack of top-state data suggests even distribution or very low numbers.
Shalaine is a modern coinage, first recorded in 1971. It likely combines elements from names such as Shala (a variant of Sheila or a diminutive) and Elaine, or it may be a respelling of Chantal, a French name from the Occitan word 'cantal' meaning 'stone'. The name gained modest use in the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Laine
Variants: Shalayne, Shalain, Chalaine
Sibling names for Shalaine
Names that share Shalaine's style, for a brother or sister.
