Shelby
girl name#649 in 2025Shelby entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #33 in 1991, ranks #649 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1913–2025
#649
rank today
#33
peak (1991)
444
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3661 |
| 1920s | #3121 |
| 1930s | #1073 |
| 1940s | #358 |
| 1950s | #518 |
| 1960s | #537 |
| 1970s | #378 |
| 1980s | #328 |
| 1990s | #47 |
| 2000s | #114 |
| 2010s | #310 |
| 2020s | #601 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shelby has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 140,000 people named Shelby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelby alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelby in 2025?
- Shelby ranks #649 among US girl names in 2025, with 444 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shelby most popular?
- Shelby peaked in 1991, reaching #33 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelby with classmates?
- Shelby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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