478births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
1997Peak · United States
#11932United States 2025
Shy is a girl name family recorded 478 times in 1 country since 1973. It ranks highest today in the United States (#11932 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1997, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shy
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shy | English | 478 | 🇺🇸 United States | #11932 | 1997 | ▼ 5 % |
Questions about Shy
How popular is the name Shy?
In 2025 it ranked #11932 in the United States. Official registers record 478 births across 1 country.
When was Shy most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1997, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Is Shy a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shy is a girl name.