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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
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
1940s200 births
1950s3,502 births
1960s14,002 births
1970s10,083 births
1980s3,517 births
1990s863 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.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births32,167
Peak Year1964
Peak Count1,598
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1943
TrendFalling