Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Shy
//ˈʃaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19973 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Shy's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Shy's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Shy |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 37 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 21 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 14 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 15 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 15 |
Shy through the decades
- Shy peaked in 1997, when 37 babies were named Shy in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2023), use of Shy has fallen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.