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Shelton

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Shelton was most popular in 1972, when 185 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,321 that year. In 2025 it ranked #9,947, with 21 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 12,145 people named Shelton.

Most popular in1972
Rank that year#1,321
Births that year185
Total since 188012,145

Shelton over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Shelton’s peak in 1972. 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