Total births
85
Girls' name · since 1976
Shallyn
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 85 babies named Shallyn, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 85
- total births
- 1976–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
85 girls have been named Shallyn since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shallyn recorded 85 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 2003.
- 85 total births
- 1976–2003 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
85 girls have been named Shallyn since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2003.
- 85
- total births
- 1976–2003
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Shallyn was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
14 babies were named Shallyn in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Shallyn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shallyn splits its recorded history at 1988: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% 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 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shallyn at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Shallyn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2003
- Peak year (1977)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Shallyn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Shallyn's strongest decade.
33 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Shallyn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
33 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
26 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 33 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shallyn? ▼
85 babies have been named Shallyn since 1976. It was last recorded in 2003. The peak year was 1977 with 14 births.
When was Shallyn most popular? ▼
Shallyn was most popular in the 1970s decade with 33 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Shallyn been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shallyn since 1976 -- 28 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Shallyn? ▼
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 Shallyn's data
- Shallyn's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (33 total births) through the 2000s (13) -- 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 Shallyn
Nearby Names Like Shallyn
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shallyn
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 Shallyn side by side: Shallyn vs Sharon Shallyn vs Shannon Shallyn 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, 1976–2003 (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. "Shallyn: Baby Name Since 1976 - 85 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shallyn. 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 Shallyn 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.