UK boy's name
Shaylan
A blend of the names Shay and Dylan.
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.
Shaylan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaylan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 16 births.
This profile covers 192 England and Wales registrations across 23 recorded years from 2001 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 25% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 191 living people in the UK are called Shaylan. 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
- • Shaylan ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 16 boys were registered as Shaylan.
- • About 191 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaylan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2015
16 births
Estimated living
191
2026
Meaning
What does Shaylan mean?
The name Shaylan is a relatively modern name with no definitive origins or historical references. It appears to be a creative combination of the names Shay and Alan, or a variation of the name Shailene.
The name Shay is of Irish origin and is a shortened form of the Gaelic name Seamus, which is the Irish version of the name James. It can also be a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Shay, meaning "gift."
The name Alan is of Celtic origin and is derived from the Breton name Alain, which means "handsome" or "harmonious." It was popularized in Britain during the Middle Ages and became a common name throughout Europe.
While there are no definitive historical records or famous individuals named Shaylan, the name may have been inspired by the following people:
1. Shailene Woodley (born in 1991), an American actress known for her roles in films like "The Fault in Our Stars" and the "Divergent" series.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (born in 1998), a Canadian professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA.
3. Shay Mitchell (born in 1987), a Canadian actress and model, best known for her role as Emily Fields in the TV series "Pretty Little Liars."
4. Shay Given (born in 1976), a former professional footballer from Ireland who played as a goalkeeper for clubs like Newcastle United and Manchester City.
5. Shay Lia (born in 1970), a French singer and songwriter who has released several albums and has performed throughout Europe.
The name Shaylan is a modern creation and has no known historical or cultural significance. It is likely a combination of existing names and has gained popularity in recent years as parents seek unique and creative names for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shaylan over time
The chart below shows babies named Shaylan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 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 Shaylan, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaylan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaylan 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 | #2931 | 35 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2036 | 116 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2799 | 41 | 8 |
Related
Names similar to Shaylan
- 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
Shaylan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaylan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Shaylan was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Shaylan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 16 babies registered as Shaylan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaylan?
A blend of the names Shay and Dylan.
How many people are called Shaylan in the UK?
A total of 192 babies have been registered as Shaylan across the 23 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.