Total births
38
Boys' name · since 1991
Shaleek
Since 1991, U.S. Social Security records show 38 babies named Shaleek, peaking in 1993. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 38
- total births
- 1991–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
38 boys have been named Shaleek since 1991, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaleek has been recorded 38 times among boys since 1991, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1991 to 2002.
- 38 total births
- 1991–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 71% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
38 boys have been named Shaleek since 1991, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 38
- total births
- 1991–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 71%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
71% of everyone ever named Shaleek was born in this single decade.
1993
Single peak year
8 babies were named Shaleek in 1993 - its busiest year on record.
Shaleek's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shaleek's full recorded timeline at 1999, 45% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 55% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2002, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1993 peak of 8 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shaleek at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1993
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1991
Shaleek popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1991–2002
- Peak year (1993)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Shaleek by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaleek's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 71% of all-time use.
Shaleek births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 27 births (71% of all-time use).
Shaleek by state
Where Shaleek concentrates geographically, total births since 1991
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 13.2% |
New York share of Shaleek's total US births 13.2%
5 of 38 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaleek? ▼
Since 1991, Social Security records show 38 babies named Shaleek. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1993, with 8 births.
When was Shaleek most popular? ▼
Shaleek was most popular in the 1990s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1993.
Where is Shaleek most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaleek are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Shaleek been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shaleek since 1991 -- 12 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Shaleek? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shawn, Shane, Shaun, Shannon, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Shaleek's data
- Shaleek's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (27 total births) through the 2000s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Shaleeks (5 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 Shaleek
Nearby Names Like Shaleek
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaleek
Shawn Boy
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Shane Boy
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Shaun Boy
#1567 70,481 births
Shannon Boy
#2597 52,379 births
Shayne Boy
#4006 10,741 births
Compare Shaleek side by side: Shaleek vs Shawn Shaleek vs Shane Shaleek vs Shaun
Related Names
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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, 1991–2002 (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. "Shaleek: Baby Name Since 1991 - 38 Births, Peak 1993." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaleek. 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 Shaleek 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.