Shaylynn
A feminine name of English origin meaning "meadow on the mound".
Name Census estimates that about 2,259 living Americans carry the first name Shaylynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shaylynn today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shaylynn births was 2009 (120 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shaylynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
2.3K
~ 1 in 151,728 Americans
Peak year
2009
120 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,745
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Shaylynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shaylynn from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 887 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaylynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shaylynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shaylynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. California, Utah, Michigan recorded the most babies named Shaylynn, while West Virginia, New York, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shaylynn
The name Shaylynn is a relatively modern name with origins tracing back to the late 20th century. It is an English-derived name, created by blending the elements "Shay" and "Lynn." The prefix "Shay" is believed to be a diminutive form of the name Sharon, which is derived from the Hebrew name "Shārōn," meaning "plain" or "plateau." The suffix "Lynn" is a common English name element with roots in the Welsh name "Llyn," meaning "lake" or "pool."
While the name Shaylynn itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components have rich cultural and linguistic roots. The name Sharon, from which "Shay" is derived, has biblical connections and can be found in the Old Testament, referring to a fertile coastal region in ancient Israel. The name Lynn, on the other hand, has Celtic origins and was traditionally used as a surname in regions like Wales and Ireland before being adopted as a given name.
The earliest recorded use of the name Shaylynn dates back to the late 20th century, with the first known instances appearing in the United States. As a relatively new name, there are no widely known historical figures who bore this name prior to its modern usage. However, here are five notable individuals who have carried the name Shaylynn in recent times:
1. Shaylynn Hewitt (born 1995), an American professional soccer player who played for the Western New York Flash in the National Women's Soccer League.
2. Shaylynn Gallegos (born 1999), an American artistic gymnast who competed at the 2016 Olympic Trials and represented the United States at the 2015 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships.
3. Shaylynn Braun (born 2002), a Canadian actress known for her roles in television series such as "The Haunting Hour" and "Supernatural."
4. Shaylynn Wenger (born 1997), an American track and field athlete who specialized in pole vaulting and competed for the University of Arkansas.
5. Shaylynn Zaporowski (born 1991), an American mixed martial artist who competes in the strawweight division of various MMA promotions.
While the name Shaylynn may be relatively new, its components carry rich cultural and linguistic histories, blending elements from diverse linguistic traditions to create a unique and modern moniker.
People
Shaylynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shaylynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shaylynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shaylynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,259 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shaylynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 151,728 US residents.
Is Shaylynn a common name?
We classify Shaylynn as "Rare". It ranks above 94.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,305 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shaylynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Shaylynn was 2009, when 120 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shaylynn is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shaylynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shaylynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.