Shaelyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shaelyn is an American name derived from a blend of Shay and the suffix -lyn, meaning 'fairy palace'. It has evolved from Shay to various forms like Shaelynn and has gained popularity since the late 20th century. The name is often seen as trendy and creative, with no biblical relevance.
The name Shaelyn is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shaelyn has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shaelyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11870th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3083rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1453rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3243rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shaelyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shaelyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪlɪn/
Origin
American
Etymology
The name Shaelyn is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the name Shay and the suffix -lyn, which is often used in feminine names.
Meaning
fairy palace
Language Evolution
Shay, Shaylyn, Shaelynn
Historical Usage
Shaelyn gained popularity in the late 20th century as part of the trend of unique and modern names in America.
Variants & Derivatives
Shaelynn, Shaylyn, Shay
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shaelyn is perceived as a trendy and feminine name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Shaelyn McCarty, Shaelyn Cummings
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shaelyn"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shaelyn"
"Shaelyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11870th of 19264 | 29 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3083rd of 27321 | 540 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1453rd of 35406 | 2,310 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3243rd of 30306 | 597 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaelyn" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shaelyn" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
76.55% 2821st/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
73.87% 3837th/5194 |
40.78% 2576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.38% 1346th/4582 |
24.73% 1277th/5164 |
26.17% 1914th/7313 |
21.36% 1594th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
76.61% 3052nd/3984 |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
71.86% 4902nd/6822 |
57.27% 3594th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shaelyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shaelyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.