Shelley
Female name · ↓ Falling
27,965
Total Births
1964
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1939
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shelley
Shelley is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 27,965 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 24 births |
| 1940s | 987 births |
| 1950s | 7,336 births |
| 1960s | 9,756 births |
| 1970s | 6,827 births |
| 1980s | 2,634 births |
| 1990s | 401 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shelley?
Shelley has been given to 27,965 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1964 with 1,103 births that year.
Is Shelley a boy or girl name?
Shelley is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Shelley most popular?
Shelley was most popular in 1964, when 1,103 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Shelley?
Shelley first appeared in US records in 1939.