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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Shalin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Shalia|Shalini
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Shalin

SHAH-lin · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13722 in 2020

Peak: #13722 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13722 in 2020

Peak: #13722 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20172020

Rank #13722 · Rising since 2017

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
10
Higher than 10% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Shalin scores lower overall — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
SanskritHinduModern2-syllablePeaceful meaningSouth AsianContemporaryUnisex-leaning-male
Character
graceful elegancepeaceful natureartistic sensitivitybalanced harmonysubtle strength
STRONG
High confidence

Shalin is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Shalin at a Glance
Meaning:Peaceful, serene. Derived from Sanskrit roots meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil', popular in Indian cultures.
Language root:Sanskrit · Hindi
Peak rank:#13722 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShalenShawn◈ShalimShalonShelton
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Shalin · Overview
Summary

Shalin is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Shalin carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
shalin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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