girl's name
Shelagh
SHEE-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 551
Shelagh is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1999 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1950, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1942.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shelagh Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 178 |
| 1970s | 80 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 38 |
How Popular Is Shelagh?
In 1999, Shelagh was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Shelagh Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shelagh
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelagh Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelagh over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelagh
- English SHEE-luh
Sibling Names for Shelagh
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelagh — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelagh
How popular is the name Shelagh?
In 1999, Shelagh was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shelagh a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelagh is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelagh?
Shelagh has 2 syllables.
When was Shelagh most popular?
Shelagh peaked in 1950, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.