Total births
850
Girls' name · since 1963
Shalene
Since 1963, U.S. Social Security records show 850 babies named Shalene, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 850
- total births
- 1963–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
850 girls have been named Shalene since 1963, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shalene has been recorded 850 times among girls since 1963, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. 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 2005.
- 850 total births
- 1963–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
850 girls have been named Shalene since 1963, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 850
- total births
- 1963–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Shalene was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
38 babies were named Shalene in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Shalene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shalene splits its recorded history at 1983: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1964 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 38 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shalene at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1963
Shalene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1963–2005
- Peak year (1990)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Shalene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shalene's strongest decade.
280 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Shalene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 79
1960s
79 births
- 1970s
1970s
280 births
- 1980s
1980s
273 births
- 1990s
1990s
195 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 280 births (33% of all-time use).
How Shalene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shalene's total volume
Shalene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shalene by state
Where Shalene concentrates geographically, total births since 1963
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 106 | 12.5% |
| #2 | Utah | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Shalene's total US births 12.5%
Even split
106 of 850 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalene? ▼
Since 1963, Social Security records show 850 babies named Shalene. The most recent recorded year was 2005. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 38 births.
When was Shalene most popular? ▼
Shalene was most popular in the 1970s decade with 280 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Shalene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalene are California (106 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Shalene been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shalene since 1963 -- 43 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Shalene? ▼
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 Shalene's data
- Shalene's decade-level peak was the 1970s (280 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shalenes (106 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 Shalene
Nearby Names Like Shalene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalene
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 Shalene side by side: Shalene vs Sharon Shalene vs Shannon Shalene vs Shawna
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1963–2005 (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. "Shalene: Baby Name Since 1963 - 850 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalene. 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 Shalene 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.