How Many People Are Named Shelly?

86,588

people in the United States are named Shelly

1 in 3,868 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#755

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0258%

Of US population

Peak Year

1964

4,128 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SHEL-ee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Variant of SHELLEY.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
97.5%
Male
2.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 54.6 years old

Young (<30) 2,838
3.3%
Adult (30–60) 59,459
68.7%
Senior (>60) 24,291
28.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1882 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 9,102
Texas 5,954
Michigan 5,167
Ohio 4,977
Pennsylvania 3,479
Illinois 3,438
New York 3,394
Missouri 2,766
Oklahoma 2,694
Indiana 2,536

💡 Fun Facts About "Shelly"

  • 30 babies were named Shelly in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1964
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1882
  • Most popular in California

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