Shelby

Rank 593rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Shelby was 593rd most popular baby name for girls and 1,101st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 541 babies were named Shelby in the United States. The gender distribution for "Shelby" is 92.4% female and 7.6% male.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,211 babies in the United States were named Shelby. Today, the average age of someone named Shelby is around 30 to 31 years old.

The name "Shelby" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Shelby is Shell.

Shelby Meaning & Origin

Shelby is a unisex name of Old Norse origin meaning "sheltered town," evoking a sense of nurturing, protection, and a vibrant community.

The name Shelby is described as wholesome, spirited and magnanimous.

Pronunciation

Shelby is pronounced shel-by in English. The name Shelby has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Shelby

  • The name Shelby is used for both genders, and is globally used in countries such as Australia, Canada, and France not just in the United States.

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Geography

Where is the name Shelby most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

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Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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