Shailen Name Popularity and Statistics
Shailen is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shailen?
Shailen is spelled S-H-A-I-L-E-N. The name has 7 letters.
Shailen Popularity in 2025
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage rose 137 places to #12,008 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2019.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shailen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2016 | Boys | 6 | #10,744 |
| 2015 | Boys | 6 | #10,644 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Boys | 9 | #8,158 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2009 | Boys | 7 | #9,864 |
| 2007 | Boys | 11 | #7,094 |
| 2006 | Boys | 12 | #6,460 |
| 2004 | Girls | 5 | #16,099 |
| 2002 | Boys | 6 | #9,392 |
When Was Shailen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2006 · Boys
12 recorded births
National rank #6,460
2007 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #7,094
2012 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #8,158
2013 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #9,655
Where Shailen Ranked Highest in 2012
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,514 | 5 |