UK boy's name
Shailen
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "rock" or "mountain".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shailen is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shailen popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 9 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Shailen. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shailen ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 9 boys were registered as Shailen.
- • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shailen as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
9 births
Estimated living
63
2026
Meaning
What does Shailen mean?
The given name Shailen has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Shaila," which means "mountain" or "rock." This suggests that the name was likely associated with strength, stability, and endurance, qualities that were highly valued in ancient cultures.
The name Shailen has been recorded in various ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. These texts often used names as metaphors or symbols, and Shailen may have been used to represent someone with a strong and unwavering character.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Shailen can be found in the epic poem Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this ancient text, Shailen is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava brothers in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Shailen. One of the most famous was Shailen Bose (1855-1942), an Indian mathematician and physicist who made significant contributions to the fields of electromagnetism and optics. Another noteworthy Shailen was Shailen Mukherjee (1901-1974), a renowned Indian artist and sculptor who helped shape the modern art movement in Bengal.
In the realm of literature, Shailen Bhatt (1949-2003) was an acclaimed Indian author and playwright who wrote extensively in Gujarati and English. His works explored themes of identity, social justice, and cultural heritage.
The name Shailen also has a rich history in the world of music. Shailen Dasgupta (1922-1990) was a celebrated Indian composer and singer who popularized the Rabindra Sangeet genre, which is based on the poems and songs of Rabindranath Tagore.
Another notable Shailen was Shailen Mitra (1917-2010), an Indian journalist and editor who played a pivotal role in shaping the country's press during the post-independence era. He was widely respected for his integrity and commitment to free speech.
While these are just a few examples, the name Shailen has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on history through their contributions and achievements.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shailen over time
The chart below shows babies named Shailen registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shailen, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shailen by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shailen was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4954 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3801 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #3558 | 20 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2636 | 14 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Shailen
- Samuel 108,505
- Sebastian 33,008
- Sam 20,889
- Stanley 16,354
- Sonny 15,028
- Sean 15,006
- Scott 12,587
- Seth 9,841
- Syed 9,050
- Stephen 8,884
- Spencer 8,333
- Steven 6,970
FAQ
Shailen: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shailen in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shailen was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shailen most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 9 babies registered as Shailen in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shailen?
A masculine name of Indian origin meaning "rock" or "mountain".
How many people are called Shailen in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Shailen across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.