Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Shale
//ˈʃeɪl//
1 syllablePeak year: 19965 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
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Shale's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shale |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
Shale through the decades
- Shale peaked in 1996, when 11 babies were named Shale in the US.
- The 1970s were Shale's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.