Shelton
girl nameShelton entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #4691 in 1943, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#4691
peak (1943)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4968 |
| 1960s | #5726 |
| 1970s | #8177 |
| 1980s | #9904 |
| 1990s | #10687 |
| 2000s | #13878 |
| 2010s | #16547 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Shelton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelton alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelton in 2025?
- Shelton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelton most popular?
- Shelton peaked in 1943, reaching #4691 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelton with classmates?
- Shelton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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