girl's name
Shellane
shuh-LAYN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 28
Shellane is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 10 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 1986, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1966.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shellane Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 22 |
How Popular Is Shellane?
In 1987, Shellane was given to 10 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.
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 Shellane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shellane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shellane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shellane
- English shuh-LAYN
Sibling Names for Shellane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shellane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shellane
How popular is the name Shellane?
In 1987, Shellane was given to 10 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 Shellane a girl's or a boy's name?
Shellane is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shellane?
Shellane has 2 syllables.
When was Shellane most popular?
Shellane peaked in 1986, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.