Shelly
Female name · ↓ Falling
32,167
Total Births
1964
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1943
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Shelly
Shelly is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1960s with significant usage. Approximately 32,167 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 200 births |
| 1950s | 3,502 births |
| 1960s | 14,002 births |
| 1970s | 10,083 births |
| 1980s | 3,517 births |
| 1990s | 863 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shelly?
Shelly has been given to 32,167 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1964 with 1,598 births that year.
Is Shelly a boy or girl name?
Shelly is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Shelly most popular?
Shelly was most popular in 1964, when 1,598 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Shelly?
Shelly first appeared in US records in 1943.