Shelah
girl nameShelah entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #2828 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#2828
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4204 |
| 1940s | #3580 |
| 1950s | #3823 |
| 1960s | #4205 |
| 1970s | #5764 |
| 1980s | #7944 |
| 1990s | #10340 |
| 2000s | #17504 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shelah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelah alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelah in 2025?
- Shelah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelah most popular?
- Shelah peaked in 1948, reaching #2828 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelah with classmates?
- Shelah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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