UK boy's name
Shaylon
A variant spelling of the Scottish name Sheilah, meaning "heaven" or "heavenly".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Shaylon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Shaylon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4749, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2010 to 2018. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Shaylon. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Shaylon ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 boys were registered as Shaylon.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Shaylon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4749
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Shaylon mean?
The name Shaylon is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq, around 3500 BC to 3000 BC. The name is derived from the Sumerian words "sha" meaning "to shine" and "lon" meaning "radiance" or "brilliance".
In the early days of Sumerian civilization, the name Shaylon was likely associated with the worship of celestial bodies, such as the sun, moon, and stars. The Sumerians were known for their advanced knowledge of astronomy and their reverence for celestial objects.
One of the earliest known references to the name Shaylon can be found in the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest surviving works of literature. In this epic, Shaylon is mentioned as the name of a minor deity or spirit associated with the sun and its radiant energy.
Throughout the centuries, the name Shaylon has been carried by various individuals, both historical and mythological. One noteworthy figure was Shaylon of Nineveh, a Mesopotamian scholar and astronomer who lived in the 7th century BC. He is credited with making significant contributions to the study of celestial movements and the development of early calendars.
In the realm of mythology, Shaylon was also the name of a legendary warrior in ancient Persian folklore. According to the tales, Shaylon was a brave and valiant hero who fought against the forces of darkness and was revered for his unwavering courage and radiant spirit.
Another notable figure bearing the name Shaylon was a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia. Although little is known about his life, his poetic works were greatly admired for their depth and spiritual insights, often using symbolic references to light and radiance.
During the Renaissance period, there was a Renaissance humanist scholar named Shaylon di Verona, born in 1438 in Verona, Italy. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts, as well as his contributions to the study of philosophy and the arts.
In more recent times, the name Shaylon has been carried by individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, though its use has been relatively uncommon. One example is Shaylon Tozer, a British artist and sculptor who lived from 1909 to 1995, known for her abstract and modernist works.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Shaylon over time
The chart below shows babies named Shaylon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Shaylon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shaylon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Shaylon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4086 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Shaylon
- 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
Shaylon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Shaylon in the UK right now?
In 2018, Shaylon was ranked #4749 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Shaylon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Shaylon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Shaylon?
A variant spelling of the Scottish name Sheilah, meaning "heaven" or "heavenly".
How many people are called Shaylon in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Shaylon across the 4 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.