Total births
125
Girls' name · since 1974
Shalawn
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 125 babies named Shalawn, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 125
- total births
- 1974–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 95%
- born in that decade
Shalawn is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 125 have been recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Shalawn recorded 125 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1992.
- 125 total births
- 1974–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 95% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
125 girls have been named Shalawn since 1974, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 125
- total births
- 1974–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 95%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
95% of everyone ever named Shalawn was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
70 babies were named Shalawn in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Shalawn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shalawn's SSA record in two at 1977 and the more recent half accounts for 19% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 81%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 70, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shalawn at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Shalawn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1992
- Peak year (1974)
- 70
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Shalawn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shalawn's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 95% of all-time use.
Shalawn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
119 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 119 births (95% of all-time use).
Shalawn by state
Where Shalawn concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 14 | 11.2% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 7 | 5.6% |
| #3 | North Carolina | | 6 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Texas | | 6 | 4.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 4.0% |
New York share of Shalawn's total US births 11.2%
Even split
14 of 125 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalawn? ▼
Shalawn has been given to 125 babies in the U.S. since 1974, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1992. 70 babies were born in 1974, its single highest year.
When was Shalawn most popular? ▼
Shalawn was most popular in the 1970s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Shalawn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalawn are New York (14 births), Illinois (7 births), North Carolina (6 births).
How long has the name Shalawn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shalawn since 1974 -- 19 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Shalawn? ▼
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 Shalawn's data
- Shalawn's decade-level peak was the 1970s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shalawns (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Shalawn
Nearby Names Like Shalawn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalawn
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 Shalawn side by side: Shalawn vs Sharon Shalawn vs Shannon Shalawn 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, 1974–1992 (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. "Shalawn: Baby Name Since 1974 - 125 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalawn. 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 Shalawn 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.