Shealyn
An Irish name derived from an old Irish word meaning "storm" or "tempest".
Name Census estimates that about 1,249 living Americans carry the first name Shealyn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shealyn today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shealyn births was 2000 (65 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shealyn. 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
1.2K
~ 1 in 274,423 Americans
Peak year
2000
65 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,134
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Shealyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shealyn 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 549 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
Shealyn 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 Shealyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shealyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Shealyn, while Michigan, Massachusetts, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shealyn
Shealyn is a relatively modern name with uncertain origins, as there is limited historical information available about its etymology and background. While the name itself is not derived from any specific language or culture, it appears to be a creative combination of existing names and elements.
One possible theory suggests that Shealyn may have originated as a blend of the Irish name Sheila and the English name Lynn. Sheila is derived from the Old Irish name Séighíle or Séidghíle, which means "untamed" or "of the fairy host." Lynn, on the other hand, is believed to be derived from the Celtic word "linn," meaning a lake or pool.
Another speculation is that Shealyn might be a variation of the name Shaylin or Shailynn, which could be a combination of the Hebrew name Shay (meaning "gift") and the English name Lynn. However, there is no concrete evidence to support this theory.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Shealyn are relatively recent, with the first known mentions appearing in various birth records and online databases in the late 20th century. It is possible that the name was initially created by parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their child.
While there are no historically significant figures directly associated with the name Shealyn, there are a few notable individuals who share similar or related names. These include:
1. Sheila Ferguson (born 1946), a Scottish singer and member of the vocal group Three Degrees.
2. Sheila Sim (1922-2016), an English actress known for her roles in various British films.
3. Lynn Anderson (1947-2015), an American country music singer best known for her hit song "Rose Garden."
4. Lynn Whitfield (born 1953), an American actress known for her roles in films like "Eve's Bayou" and "Madea's Family Reunion."
5. Shailene Woodley (born 1991), an American actress known for her roles in films like "The Fault in Our Stars" and the "Divergent" series.
While the name Shealyn may not have a long and storied history, its uniqueness and potential for various interpretations have contributed to its growing popularity in recent years. As with many modern names, Shealyn serves as a reflection of the creativity and individuality that parents seek when naming their children.
People
Shealyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shealyn 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
Shealyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shealyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,249 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shealyn 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 274,423 US residents.
Is Shealyn a common name?
We classify Shealyn as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shealyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Shealyn was 2000, when 65 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shealyn is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shealyn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shealyn 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.