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Shelby

female

Meaning

"From the Estate By Ledge"

Originally a locational surname, it became a unisex given name in modern English speaking contexts.

Popularity History of Shelby

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#656Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#656

Shelby was nationally ranked in 2024.

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better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Shelby Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shelby.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shelby

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length6 letters

Sibling Ideas