Total births
11
Girls' name · since 1977
Shallin
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 11 babies named Shallin, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 11
- total births
- 1977–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Shallin is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 11 have been recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shallin has been recorded 11 times among girls since 1977, 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 1977 to 1989.
- 11 total births
- 1977–1989 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
11 girls have been named Shallin since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1989.
- 11
- total births
- 1977–1989
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Shallin was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
6 babies were named Shallin in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shallin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shallin splits its recorded history at 1989: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1989 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shallin at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Shallin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1989
- Peak year (1977)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Shallin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shallin's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Shallin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 6 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shallin? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 11 babies named Shallin. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 6 births.
When was Shallin most popular? ▼
Shallin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Shallin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shallin since 1977 -- 13 years through the most recent 1989 data.
What names are similar to Shallin? ▼
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 Shallin's data
- Shallin's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1980s (5) -- 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 Shallin
Nearby Names Like Shallin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shallin
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 Shallin side by side: Shallin vs Sharon Shallin vs Shannon Shallin 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, 1977–1989 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shallin: Baby Name Since 1977 - 11 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shallin. 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 Shallin 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.