Total births
52
Girls' name · since 1988
Shalyse
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 52 babies named Shalyse, peaking in 1994. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 52
- total births
- 1988–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Shalyse sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 52 recorded since 1988.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shalyse has been recorded 52 times among girls since 1988, 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 1988 to 2009.
- 52 total births
- 1988–2009 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
52 girls have been named Shalyse since 1988, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2009.
- 52
- total births
- 1988–2009
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Shalyse was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
8 babies were named Shalyse in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Shalyse's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shalyse's SSA record in two at 1993 and the more recent half accounts for 56% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 44%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1994 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shalyse at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Shalyse popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2009
- Peak year (1994)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Shalyse by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shalyse's strongest decade.
25 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Shalyse births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
25 births
- 2000s
2000s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 25 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shalyse? ▼
Shalyse has been given to 52 babies in the U.S. since 1988, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2009. 8 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Shalyse most popular? ▼
Shalyse was most popular in the 1990s decade with 25 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
How long has the name Shalyse been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shalyse since 1988 -- 22 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Shalyse? ▼
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 Shalyse's data
- Shalyse's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (25 total births) through the 2000s (15) -- 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 Shalyse
Nearby Names Like Shalyse
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shalyse
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 Shalyse side by side: Shalyse vs Sharon Shalyse vs Shannon Shalyse 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, 1988–2009 (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. "Shalyse: Baby Name Since 1988 - 52 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shalyse. 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 Shalyse 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.