Total births
287
Girls' name · since 1994
Shaelin
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 287 babies named Shaelin, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 287
- total births
- 1994–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Shaelin sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 287 recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaelin has been recorded 287 times among girls since 1994, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2014.
- 287 total births
- 1994–2014 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
287 girls have been named Shaelin since 1994, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2014.
- 287
- total births
- 1994–2014
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Shaelin was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
32 babies were named Shaelin in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Shaelin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shaelin splits its recorded history at 2004: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2012 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shaelin at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1994
Shaelin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2014
- Peak year (2006)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Shaelin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Shaelin's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Shaelin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s
2000s
188 births
- 2010s 28
2010s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 188 births (66% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaelin? ▼
Shaelin has been given to 287 babies in the U.S. since 1994, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2014. 32 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Shaelin most popular? ▼
Shaelin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
How long has the name Shaelin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaelin since 1994 -- 21 years through the most recent 2014 data.
What names are similar to Shaelin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sharon, Shannon, Shawna, Shari, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shaelin's data
- Shaelin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shaelin
Nearby Names Like Shaelin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaelin
Sharon Girl
#1224 723,024 births
Shannon Girl
#1874 295,782 births
Shawna Girl
#6004 45,531 births
Shari Girl
#13636 40,927 births
Shawn Girl
#7307 33,055 births
Compare Shaelin side by side: Shaelin vs Sharon Shaelin vs Shannon Shaelin vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2014 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shaelin: Baby Name Since 1994 - 287 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaelin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shaelin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.