Declining since 2002, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Shaylin since 1977
Babies named Shaylin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 120 |
| 1990s | 487 |
| 2000s | 818 |
| 2010s | 377 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Shaylin is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. Its formation reflects a broader trend of blending the popular element Shay, derived from the Irish surname Shea, with the fashionable suffix -lin, seen in names like Kaylin and Jaylin. The name achieved its peak popularity in 2003, when it was at its highest rank. Since 2002, its usage has been on a downward trajectory, making it a distinctive choice today. In the most recent year, 2025, Shaylin ranked 11,932 with roughly 1 in 229,610 newborns receiving the name. While never among the top 1,000 names, it saw its strongest decade in the 2000s. No single state recorded notably high usage, indicating a scattered but nationwide presence.
Shaylin is a modern coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1977. It likely combines the popular element Shay (itself a variant of Shea, from an Irish surname) with the fashionable suffix -lin, influenced by names like Kaylin and Jaylin. The name rose in usage during the 2000s, peaking in 2003.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shay, Lynn
Sibling names for Shaylin
Names that share Shaylin's style, for a brother or sister.
