Declining since 2006, #3,167 for girls today.
Popularity of Shaylee since 1972
Babies named Shaylee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 249 |
| 1990s | 1,578 |
| 2000s | 3,109 |
| 2010s | 1,707 |
| 2020s | 391 |
Meaning & origin
Shaylee is a modern coinage that entered U.S. birth records in 1972, a relatively late start for a given name. It saw its greatest popularity in the 2000s, peaking in 2007 when it reached its highest rank of 3167. Since then, it has been on a declining trajectory, reflecting the fading of a trendy sound pattern. With an occurrence rate of about 1 in 32145 babies in 2025, it remains a rare but recognizable choice. Geographically, the name has been most concentrated in Michigan. The name's appeal likely lies in its melodic two-syllable sound and the popularity of similar 'Shay' names during that era.
Shaylee first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, and its popularity peaked in 2007 at ranking 3167. It is likely a modern invention, combining the popular phonetic element 'Shay' (from Irish names like Shea or from the surname Shay) with the suffix '-lee,' a common fashionable ending. There is no known historical or traditional etymology.
Where Shaylee is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Shaylee” around the world
Where Shaylee lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Lee
Sibling names for Shaylee
Names that share Shaylee's style, for a brother or sister.
