Find out how popular the first name Shylee has been for the last 35 years (from 1990 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Shylee by gender

Based on the last 35 years of data, Shylee is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Shylee.

The history of the first name Shylee

The given name Shylee is a relatively modern spelling variation of the English name Shelley, which itself is derived from the Old English words "scielic" meaning "meadow" and "leah" meaning "clearing" or "field." The name Shelley can be traced back to the 12th century in England, where it was originally a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a meadow clearing.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the name Shelley gained popularity as a given name, particularly for girls, likely inspired by the Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822). The spelling variation Shylee emerged in the late 20th century, possibly as a more feminine or unique spelling of the traditional Shelley.

While the name Shylee does not have any recorded historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the earlier form Shelley has a few notable bearers throughout history. One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name was Sir Philip Shelley (c. 1370-1453), an English knight and Member of Parliament during the 15th century.

Another prominent figure was the aforementioned Romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822), who is considered one of the greatest lyric poets in the English language and is known for works such as "Ozymandias" and "Ode to the West Wind." His wife Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was the author of the renowned Gothic novel "Frankenstein."

In more recent history, Shelley Winters (1920-2006) was an American actress who won Academy Awards for her supporting roles in "The Diary of Anne Frank" (1959) and "A Patch of Blue" (1965). Shelley Duvall (born 1949) is an American actress and producer best known for her roles in films such as "The Shining" (1980) and "Popeye" (1980).

While the spelling Shylee is relatively uncommon, it has been used by a few notable individuals, such as Shylee Saville, an Australian professional golfer who has competed on the LPGA Tour.

Data source

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