Shelby
boy name#2991 in 2025Shelby entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #385 in 1937, ranks #2991 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#2991
rank today
#385
peak (1937)
41
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #567 |
| 1890s | #553 |
| 1900s | #553 |
| 1910s | #574 |
| 1920s | #559 |
| 1930s | #488 |
| 1940s | #491 |
| 1950s | #623 |
| 1960s | #656 |
| 1970s | #623 |
| 1980s | #711 |
| 1990s | #613 |
| 2000s | #1709 |
| 2010s | #3084 |
| 2020s | #2855 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shelby has been most popular in TX, CA, GA.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Shelby are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelby alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 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 #2991 among US boy names in 2025, with 41 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shelby most popular?
- Shelby peaked in 1937, reaching #385 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Shelby with classmates?
- Shelby will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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