Total births
54
Girls' name · since 1976
Shallan
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 54 babies named Shallan, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 54
- total births
- 1976–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
54 girls have been named Shallan since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shallan recorded 54 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2002.
- 54 total births
- 1976–2002 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
54 girls have been named Shallan since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2002.
- 54
- total births
- 1976–2002
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Shallan was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
16 babies were named Shallan in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shallan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shallan splits its recorded history at 1979: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shallan at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shallan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2002
- Peak year (1977)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Shallan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shallan's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Shallan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
36 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 36 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shallan? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 54 babies named Shallan. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 16 births.
When was Shallan most popular? ▼
Shallan was most popular in the 1970s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Shallan been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shallan since 1976 -- 27 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Shallan? ▼
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 Shallan's data
- Shallan's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 2000s (12) -- 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 Shallan
Nearby Names Like Shallan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shallan
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 Shallan side by side: Shallan vs Sharon Shallan vs Shannon Shallan 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, 1976–2002 (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. "Shallan: Baby Name Since 1976 - 54 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shallan. 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 Shallan 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.