Shy
Pronunciation: [ sh-EYE ]
Shy is a boy baby name. Ranked #19,420 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Shy is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EYE.
Parents who love the name Shy often also consider Flavel, Christoher, Merion .
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Historical Record
Shy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1994.
Over 51 babies have been named Shy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shy is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #19,420 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,420
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Shy is also used as a girl name, ranked #13224.
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About the Name Shy
Shy is a boy name .
Is Shy a boy or girl name? Shy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,420 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,224. Shy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shy is currently ranked #19,420 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shy include Shyne, Shyloh, Shylo . 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)
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