Shailene
Shailene is a girl baby name. Ranked #31,915 in the US, popular nicknames include Sha, Shy, and Shaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shailene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 256 babies have been named Shailene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shailene is past its peak , currently ranked #31,915 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #31,915
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Shailene
Shailene is a girl name .
Shailene is currently ranked #31,915 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shailene include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shaiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shailene include Shai, Shaina, Shaindy, Shaindel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis