NAME PROFILE
Ewing
Derived from the Irish name Shea, meaning 'admirable' or 'stately,' combined with the suffix -lyn, meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' This name reflects a person who is both graceful and deeply composed, possessing a serene strength and a magnetic, welcoming personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,202 |
| Gender | Male (21% / 79%) |
| Peak year | 1922 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1952 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TN — 52%KY — 32%PA — 8%TX — 5%MO — 2%
Notable People
Shalyn Casar (Actress, The Last Kingdom) · Shalyn Ferdinand (Actress, The Good Doctor) · Shalyn Casparian (Professional Figure Skater) · Shalyn Mealy (Social Scientist and Researcher) · Shalyn Boland (Author and Creative Professional)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShayShaeLynShay-Shay
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