FIRST NAME
Shy
Shy is the 8,964th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 797 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 228 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #8,964 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
797
living · #8,964
BABIES NAMED SHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1973–2025
20257
As a female name, Shy peaked in 1997, when 32 babies were named Shy (the #3610 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #14,766 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
228
living · #14,766
BABIES NAMED SHY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1994–2023
20236
As a male name, Shy peaked in 2022, when 9 babies were named Shy (the #8878 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)