Place of the deer
Shailene is a modern American coinage, likely a combination of the Irish name Shea, meaning 'stately' or 'admirable', and the suffix -lene. It is also frequently associated with the Gaelic word 'shieling', referring to a summer pasture or a place of deer. The name gained significant visibility in the 21st century due to American actress Shailene Woodley.
Less common today
Shailene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,849 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actress
