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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 57.5 years old
📈 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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