Shelby
Female name · ↓ Falling
7,113
Total Births
1991
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1935
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shelby
Shelby is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1990s with significant usage. Approximately 54,480 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 2,540 births |
| 1940s | 1,985 births |
| 1950s | 1,230 births |
| 1960s | 1,280 births |
| 1970s | 2,356 births |
| 1980s | 3,047 births |
| 1990s | 27,898 births |
| 2000s | 11,559 births |
| 2010s | 2,108 births |
| 2020s | 477 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shelby?
Shelby has been given to 7,113 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1991 with 3,925 births that year.
Is Shelby a boy or girl name?
Shelby is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Shelby most popular?
Shelby was most popular in 1991, when 3,925 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Shelby?
Shelby first appeared in US records in 1935.