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Shy
GirlMeaning of Shy: English: 'timid or reserved'
Shy is a girl's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 12004th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#12004
7 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
478
First recorded 1973 · peak 1997
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
11% boys · 89% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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