Total births
209
Girls' name · since 1970
Shalese
Since 1970, U.S. Social Security records show 209 babies named Shalese, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 209
- total births
- 1970–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Shalese is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 209 have been recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Shalese recorded 209 times among girls since 1970, 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 1970 to 2007.
- 209 total births
- 1970–2007 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
209 girls have been named Shalese since 1970, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2007.
- 209
- total births
- 1970–2007
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Shalese was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
19 babies were named Shalese in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Shalese's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shalese splits its recorded history at 1990: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shalese at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1970
Shalese popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2007
- Peak year (1989)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Shalese by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shalese's strongest decade.
83 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Shalese births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 23
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
79 births
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 83 births (40% of all-time use).
Shalese by state
Where Shalese concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 16 | 7.7% |
Utah share of Shalese's total US births 7.7%
16 of 209 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalese? ▼
Since 1970, Social Security records show 209 babies named Shalese. The most recent recorded year was 2007. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 19 births.
When was Shalese most popular? ▼
Shalese was most popular in the 1990s decade with 83 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Shalese most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shalese are Utah (16 births).
How long has the name Shalese been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shalese since 1970 -- 38 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Shalese? ▼
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 Shalese's data
- Shalese's decade-level peak was the 1990s (83 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Shaleses (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah 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 Shalese
Nearby Names Like Shalese
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalese
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 Shalese side by side: Shalese vs Sharon Shalese vs Shannon Shalese 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, 1970–2007 (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. "Shalese: Baby Name Since 1970 - 209 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalese. 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 Shalese 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.