Shaylyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Shaylyn is an Irish-origin name meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the traditional name Sean through variations like Shay and Shayla. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is viewed as a modern, unique name. There is no biblical relevance associated with Shaylyn.
The name Shaylyn is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Shaylyn 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, 'Shaylyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8962nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2437th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2518th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6891st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shaylyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shaylyn"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃeɪlɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
Shaylyn is derived from the Irish name 'Shay', which is a diminutive of 'Shayla' or 'Shauna', both of which have roots in the Irish name 'Sean', meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Sean, Shauna, Shayla, Shaylyn
Historical Usage
Shaylyn gained popularity in the late 20th century, especially among parents seeking unique and modern names for their children.
Variants & Derivatives
Shay, Shae, Shayla, Shaylee
Modern Popularity & Image
Shaylyn is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with individuality and creativity.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shaylyn"
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 "Shaylyn"
"Shaylyn" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8962nd of 19264 | 59 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2437th of 27321 | 758 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2518th of 35406 | 1,078 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 6891st of 30306 | 205 |
Regional Popularity of "Shaylyn" 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 "Shaylyn" 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) |
92.86% 3422nd/3685 |
55.82% 2498th/4475 |
86.39% 4487th/5194 |
36.17% 2285th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
62.29% 2854th/4582 |
60.77% 3138th/5164 |
51.61% 3774th/7313 |
48.13% 3592nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shaylyn"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shaylyn" 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.