Shealynn
A feminine name of Irish origin meaning "from the old town."
Name Census estimates that about 803 living Americans carry the first name Shealynn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shealynn today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shealynn births was 2012 (40 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shealynn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
803
~ 1 in 426,842 Americans
Peak year
2012
40 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,266
Tracked since 1979
Census
Shealynn in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 652 people with the first name Shealynn, which placed it at #17,077 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#17,077
National first-name rank
People counted
652
652 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
75.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Shealynn
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shealynn is White at 75.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and Hispanic (6.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Shealynn described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Shealynn at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White75.3% · 491
- Two or more races9.2% · 60
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 45
- Black or African American4.9% · 32
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.1% · 14
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 10
Popularity
Shealynn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shealynn from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 308 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shealynn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shealynn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Shealynns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Arizona, California, New York recorded the most babies named Shealynn, while New York, California, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 8 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shealynn
The name Shealynn is a relatively modern English name with roots in the Gaelic and Anglo-Saxon languages. It is a combination of two distinct elements, "Shea" and "lynn." The first part, "Shea," is derived from the Old Irish word "Siadhal," which means "admirable" or "noble." This component suggests a sense of reverence and respect associated with the name.
The second part, "lynn," originates from the Old English word "linden," which refers to the linden tree, a symbol of strength, resilience, and beauty in nature. This element connects the name to the natural world and a sense of grounding and stability.
While the exact origin of the name Shealynn is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the late 20th century as a creative fusion of these two elements. The combination of "Shea" and "lynn" creates a unique and melodic name that evokes a sense of grace, strength, and admiration.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Shealynn, although it is a relatively uncommon name. One such individual is Shealynn Yambao (born 1992), a Filipino-American actress and singer known for her roles in various television shows and films.
Another notable Shealynn is Shealynn Mendenhall (born 1986), an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, specializing in the high jump and heptathlon events.
In the literary world, Shealynn Smith (born 1985) is an American author and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and personal growth.
While not as widely known, Shealynn Wilkinson (born 1978) is a Canadian entrepreneur and business leader who has made significant contributions to the field of sustainable fashion and ethical consumerism.
Lastly, Shealynn Goodman (born 1991) is an American activist and advocate for victims of human trafficking, working tirelessly to raise awareness and support for those affected by this global issue.
These individuals, despite their diverse backgrounds and fields, share the unique and meaningful name of Shealynn, carrying with them the essence of admiration, strength, and connection to the natural world.
People
Shealynn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shealynn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shealynn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shealynn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 803 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shealynn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 426,842 US residents.
Is Shealynn a common name?
We classify Shealynn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 819 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shealynn most popular?
The single biggest year for Shealynn was 2012, when 40 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shealynn is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Shealynn in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 652 people with the name Shealynn, or 0.22 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,077 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Shealynn in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Shealynn?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Shealynn appears almost entirely female. Of the 649 people counted with this name, 99.5% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Shealynn?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Shealynn is White at 75.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (9.2%) and Hispanic (6.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Shealynn most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Shealynn in the 2020 Census, accounting for 75.3% (491 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shealynn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shealynn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shealynn in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shealynn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shealynn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shealynn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people share the name Shealynn?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.