Shella
girl nameShella entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1695 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1909–2025
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rank today
#1695
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1957 |
| 1910s | #3775 |
| 1920s | #4621 |
| 1930s | #3698 |
| 1940s | #3212 |
| 1950s | #2273 |
| 1960s | #2195 |
| 1970s | #3506 |
| 1980s | #6469 |
| 1990s | #9861 |
| 2000s | #14276 |
| 2010s | #14959 |
| 2020s | #13477 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Shella are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shella alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shella in 2025?
- Shella is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shella most popular?
- Shella peaked in 1959, reaching #1695 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shella with classmates?
- Shella will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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