Shallyn is a unique and distinctive female given name of Hebrew origin. Its meaning is derived from the Hebrew word "shalom," which translates to peace. The name Shallyn is believed to have been coined by author Anne Rice in her popular novel series, "The Vampire Chronicles." In the books, Shallyn is portrayed as a powerful and enigmatic vampire queen. Despite its fictional origin, the name has gained popularity beyond the pages of these novels and is now recognized as a unique choice for parents seeking a meaningful and captivating name for their daughters.
The name Shallyn has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. In 1976, there were only 5 babies named Shallyn, but it quickly gained traction with 14 births recorded in the following year. Although the number of births dropped to 6 in 1978 and remained relatively low until 1982, there was a notable increase again in 1988 with 7 births.
The trend continued to fluctuate throughout the late 80s and early 90s, reaching another peak in 1993 with 12 babies named Shallyn. After a brief dip in popularity between 1995 and 2003, there was another surge of births bearing this name in 2002 and 2003.
Over the span of these years, from 1976 to 2003, a total of 85 babies were named Shallyn in the United States. While it may not be one of the most popular names, its unique spelling and sound have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence on the American birth certificates.