Shaylon
Shaylon is a girl baby name. Ranked #46,423 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
Shaylon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 166 babies have been named Shaylon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shaylon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #46,423 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #46,423
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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Shaylon is also used as a boy name, ranked #25734.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaylon
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About the Name Shaylon
Shaylon is a girl name .
Is Shaylon a boy or girl name? Shaylon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #46,423 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #25,734. Shaylon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shaylon is currently ranked #46,423 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shaylon include Sha, Shy, Shaie, and Shayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shaylon include Shay, Shayla, Shayna, Shaylee, Shaya . 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