How Many People Are Named Shelton?

12,122

people in the United States are named Shelton

1 in 27,635 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2468

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0036%

Of US population

Peak Year

1972

185 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

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

Meaning:

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "shelf town" in Old English.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
1.4%
Male
98.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 57.5 years old

Young (<30) 2,390
19.7%
Adult (30–60) 4,358
36%
Senior (>60) 5,374
44.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

North Carolina 1,613
Louisiana 1,081
Texas 770
Florida 585
Georgia 566
Mississippi 553
Virginia 551
South Carolina 339
California 325
New York 293

💡 Fun Facts About "Shelton"

  • 19 babies were named Shelton in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1972
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in North Carolina

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