Shelli
girl nameShelli entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #484 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#484
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4050 |
| 1950s | #1553 |
| 1960s | #557 |
| 1970s | #774 |
| 1980s | #1760 |
| 1990s | #5848 |
| 2000s | #12696 |
| 2010s | #13448 |
Living bearers
About 6,400 people named Shelli are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelli 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 Shelli in 2025?
- Shelli is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelli most popular?
- Shelli peaked in 1968, reaching #484 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelli with classmates?
- Shelli will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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