Total births
72
Unisex name · since 1976
Shalen
Shalen has 72 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 72
- total births
- 1976–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Shalen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 72 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Shalen recorded 72 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2008.
- 72 total births
- 1976–2008 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
72 girls have been named Shalen since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2008.
- 72
- total births
- 1976–2008
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Shalen was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
9 babies were named Shalen in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shalen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shalen splits its recorded history at 1995: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1980 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shalen at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shalen popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2008
- Peak year (1977)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Shalen popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1991 (Shalen as boys' name)
Shalen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shalen's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Shalen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
21 births
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
23 births
- 2000s
2000s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 23 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalen? ▼
72 babies have been named Shalen since 1976. It was last recorded in 2008. The peak year was 1977 with 9 births.
When was Shalen most popular? ▼
Shalen was most popular in the 1990s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Is Shalen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shalen is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 72 births, and as a boy's name it has 11 births.
How long has the name Shalen been used? ▼
Records for Shalen go back to 1976, giving 33 years of history through 2008.
What names are similar to Shalen? ▼
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 Shalen's data
- Shalen's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 2000s (16) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Shalen
Nearby Names Like Shalen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalen
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 Shalen side by side: Shalen vs Sharon Shalen vs Shannon Shalen vs Shawna
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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, 1976–2008 (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. "Shalen: Baby Name Since 1976 - 72 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalen. 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 Shalen 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.