Shelle
girl nameShelle entered the US charts in 1949, peaked at #1867 in 1964, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1949–2025
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rank today
#1867
peak (1964)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4235 |
| 1950s | #3518 |
| 1960s | #2309 |
| 1970s | #4933 |
| 1980s | #9428 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Shelle are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelle alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelle in 2025?
- Shelle is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelle most popular?
- Shelle peaked in 1964, reaching #1867 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelle with classmates?
- Shelle will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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