Total births
701
Girls' name · since 1984
Shaley
Since 1984, U.S. Social Security records show 701 babies named Shaley, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 701
- total births
- 1984–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
701 girls have been named Shaley since 1984, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shaley has been recorded 701 times among girls since 1984, though it is not among the currently most-used girls 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 1984 to 2023.
- 701 total births
- 1984–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
701 girls have been named Shaley since 1984, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 701
- total births
- 1984–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Shaley was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
41 babies were named Shaley in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Shaley's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Shaley's full recorded timeline at 2002, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2014, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1994 peak of 41 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Shaley at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1984
Shaley popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1984–2023
- Peak year (1994)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Shaley by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shaley's strongest decade.
275 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Shaley births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 72
1980s
72 births
- 1990s
1990s
275 births
- 2000s
2000s
262 births
- 2010s 81
2010s
81 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 275 births (39% of all-time use).
How Shaley 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 Shaley's total volume
Shaley vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shaley by state
Where Shaley concentrates geographically, total births since 1984
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
Utah share of Shaley's total US births 0.9%
Even split
6 of 701 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shaley? ▼
Since 1984, Social Security records show 701 babies named Shaley. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1994, with 41 births.
When was Shaley most popular? ▼
Shaley was most popular in the 1990s decade with 275 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Shaley most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shaley are Utah (6 births), Indiana (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Shaley been used? ▼
Records for Shaley go back to 1984, giving 40 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Shaley? ▼
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 Shaley's data
- Shaley's decade-level peak was the 1990s (275 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Utah records the most Shaleys (6 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 Shaley
Nearby Names Like Shaley
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shaley
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 Shaley side by side: Shaley vs Sharon Shaley vs Shannon Shaley 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, 1984–2023 (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. "Shaley: Baby Name Since 1984 - 701 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shaley. 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 Shaley 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.