How Many People Are Named Shelby?
164,786
people in the United States are named Shelby
1 in 2,032 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#456
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0492%
Of US population
Peak Year
1991
10,744 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
SHEL-bee
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a surname, which was possibly a variant of SELBY. Though previously in use as a rare masculine name, it was popularized as a feminine name by the main character in the movie 'The Woman in Red' (1935). It was later reinforced by the movie 'Steel Magnolias' (1989) in which Julia Roberts played a character by this name.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 35.3 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
15,074
California
11,346
Florida
7,068
Ohio
6,673
Tennessee
6,538
Kentucky
6,487
Michigan
6,076
North Carolina
5,923
Indiana
5,483
Georgia
5,476
💡 Fun Facts About "Shelby"
- 495 babies were named Shelby in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1991
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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