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Shelley

Recorded 1892–2025 · United States

Shelley was most popular in 1964, when 2,845 American babies were given the name — ranking #265 that year. In 2025 it ranked #13,540, with 13 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 74,339 people named Shelley.

Most popular in1964
Rank that year#265
Births that year2,845
Total since 188074,339

Shelley over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shelley’s peak in 1964. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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