At a glance
- In short
- Shylan is a modern, unisex name pronounced as SHY-lan (/ʃaɪˈlæn/). It has no specific cultural associations and offers a unique choice for parents.
- U.S. rank 2025 (girls)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2014 (#16,513)
- Babies in 2014 (girls)
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- As a boy name
- Last recorded 2009 (#12,491)
- Peak (girls)
- #12,408 in 2003
- First recorded
- 2003 (as a girl name; 2009 as a boy name)
Meaning of Shylan
Shylan is a unisex name that is pronounced as SHY-lan (/ʃaɪˈlæn/). It can also be spelled as Shylyn. The origin of the name is uncertain, but it is believed to have modern origins and does not have any specific cultural associations. In terms of popularity in the United States, Shylan has been given to a small number of babies each year, with the highest occurrence being in 2011 when it ranked at 14,821. While not widely used, Shylan offers a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for a gender-neutral name for their child.
How to pronounce Shylan
- Pronounced SHY-lan /ʃaɪˈlæn/
Popularity of Shylan in the U.S.
Shylan was last recorded in the U.S. in 2014, ranked #16,513 with 5 babies. It peaked at #12,408 in 2003. It first appears in the records in 2003. As a boy name it was last recorded in 2009, at #12,491.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Girls year by year, 2003–2014 5 rows
Boys year by year, 2009 1 row
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 12,491 | new |