Shelane
girl nameShelane entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #6246 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#6246
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #6405 |
| 1970s | #8007 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Shelane are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Shelane alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelane in 2025?
- Shelane is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelane most popular?
- Shelane peaked in 1968, reaching #6246 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelane with classmates?
- Shelane will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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