Total births
441
Girls' name · since 1963
Shalane
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 441 babies named Shalane, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 441
- total births
- 1963–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Shalane is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 441 have been recorded since 1963.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shalane has been recorded 441 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1963 to 2020.
- 441 total births
- 1963–2020 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
441 girls have been named Shalane since 1963, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2020.
- 441
- total births
- 1963–2020
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Shalane was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
54 babies were named Shalane in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Shalane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shalane's SSA record in two at 1984 and the more recent half accounts for 75% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 25%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1963, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 54, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shalane at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Shalane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2020
- Peak year (1986)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Shalane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shalane's strongest decade.
260 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Shalane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
260 births
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 260 births (59% of all-time use).
Shalane by state
Where Shalane concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 8 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 7 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Washington | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Utah | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Shalane's total US births 1.8%
Even split
8 of 441 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalane? ▼
441 babies have been named Shalane since 1963. It was last recorded in 2020. The peak year was 1986 with 54 births.
When was Shalane most popular? ▼
Shalane was most popular in the 1980s decade with 260 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Shalane most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalane are California (8 births), Texas (7 births), Washington (6 births).
How long has the name Shalane been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shalane since 1963 -- 58 years through the most recent 2020 data.
What names are similar to Shalane? ▼
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 Shalane's data
- Shalane's decade-level peak was the 1980s (260 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shalanes (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Shalane
Nearby Names Like Shalane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalane
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 Shalane side by side: Shalane vs Sharon Shalane vs Shannon Shalane vs Shawna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1963–2020 (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. "Shalane: Baby Name Since 1963 - 441 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalane. 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 Shalane 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 June 2026.