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Shelby

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Shelby was most popular in 1991, when 10,744 American babies were given the name — ranking #71 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,197, with 485 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 165,279 people named Shelby.

Most popular in1991
Rank that year#71
Births that year10,744
Total since 1880165,279

Shelby over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shelby’s peak in 1991. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "willow farm"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org