Shelly
Peaked at #89 nationally in 1966, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1882, Shelly has been recorded 97% of the time for girls and 3% of the time for boys.
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Shelly — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#89
in 1966
Current rank
#4633
in 2024
Years tracked
102
1916–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1916, Shelly reached its peak popularity for girls in 1966, ranking #89 nationally with 3,856 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3266 (2014) to #4633 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Shelly ranks #4633 nationally for girls, with 30 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,633 | 30 |
| 2023 | #6,124 | 20 |
| 2022 | #4,885 | 28 |
| 2021 | #4,593 | 30 |
| 2020 | #5,145 | 25 |
| 2019 | #4,757 | 29 |
| 2018 | #4,757 | 29 |
| 2017 | #4,295 | 34 |
Shelly — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#763
in 1893
Last ranked
#14072
in 2007
Years tracked
102
1882–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1882, Shelly reached its peak popularity for boys in 1893, ranking #763 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Shelly hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2007, when it stood at #14072.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #14,072 | 5 |
| 2001 | #12,037 | 5 |
| 1996 | #7,840 | 7 |
| 1994 | #8,649 | 6 |
| 1993 | #7,497 | 7 |
| 1991 | #8,093 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,327 | 8 |
| 1989 | #4,235 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Shelly most popular?
Shelly was most popular in 1966, when it ranked #89 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Shelly becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Shelly?
At least 86,588 babies have been recorded with the name Shelly in the US since 1882, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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