Shelly
girl name#5722 in 2025Shelly entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #89 in 1966, ranks #5722 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
#5722
rank today
#89
peak (1966)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4417 |
| 1920s | #3795 |
| 1930s | #2179 |
| 1940s | #998 |
| 1950s | #312 |
| 1960s | #113 |
| 1970s | #128 |
| 1980s | #302 |
| 1990s | #837 |
| 2000s | #1945 |
| 2010s | #3743 |
| 2020s | #5091 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shelly has been most popular in CA, NY, WA.
Living bearers
About 77,500 people named Shelly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelly 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 Shelly in 2025?
- Shelly ranks #5722 among US girl names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shelly most popular?
- Shelly peaked in 1966, reaching #89 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelly with classmates?
- Shelly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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