Total births
826
Girls' name · since 1986
Shyan
826 babies named Shyan in U.S. Social Security records since 1986, with the highest year being 1999. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 826
- total births
- 1986–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
826 girls have been named Shyan since 1986, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shyan has been recorded 826 times among girls since 1986, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2018.
- 826 total births
- 1986–2018 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
826 girls have been named Shyan since 1986, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2018.
- 826
- total births
- 1986–2018
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Shyan was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
56 babies were named Shyan in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
Shyan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shyan's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 56, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shyan at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1999
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Shyan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2018
- Peak year (1999)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Shyan popularity over time - boys
35 total births recorded since 1993 (Shyan as boys' name)
Shyan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Shyan's strongest decade.
376 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Shyan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
372 births
- 2000s
2000s
376 births
- 2010s 73
2010s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 376 births (46% of all-time use).
How Shyan 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 Shyan's total volume
Shyan vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shyan by state
Where Shyan concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 42 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 18 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 13 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Texas | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Shyan's total US births 5.1%
Even split
42 of 826 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shyan? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 826 babies named Shyan. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1999, with 56 births.
When was Shyan most popular? ▼
Shyan was most popular in the 2000s decade with 376 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Shyan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shyan are California (42 births), Florida (18 births), New York (13 births).
How long has the name Shyan been used? ▼
Shyan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1986, spanning 33 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Shyan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shyanne, Shyla, Shyann, Shylah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shyan's data
- Shyan's decade-level peak was the 2000s (376 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shyans (42 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shyan
Nearby Names Like Shyan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shyan
Shyanne Girl
#3355 9,442 births
Shyla Girl
#1857 8,026 births
Shyann Girl
#8109 6,316 births
Shylah Girl
#5199 1,779 births
Shyanna Girl
1,725 births
Compare Shyan side by side: Shyan vs Shyanne Shyan vs Shyla Shyan vs Shyann
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, 1986–2018 (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. "Shyan: Baby Name Since 1986 - 826 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shyan. 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 Shyan 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.