Shy
Pronunciation: [ sh-EYE ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Shy first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 420 babies have been named Shy in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shy is past its peak , currently ranked #13,224 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,224
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Shy is also used as a boy name, ranked #19420.
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About the Name Shy
Shy is a girl name .
Is Shy a boy or girl name? Shy is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,224 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,420. Shy is more commonly used as a girl name.
Shy is currently ranked #13,224 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shy include Shyla, Shyanne, Shyloh . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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