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Shelly

Recorded 1882–2025 · United States

Shelly was most popular in 1964, when 4,127 American babies were given the name — ranking #195 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,947, with 21 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 86,610 people named Shelly.

Most popular in1964
Rank that year#195
Births that year4,127
Total since 188086,610

Shelly over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shelly’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