girl's name
Shellby
SHEL-bee (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 548
Shellby is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 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 1991, when 43 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shellby Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 294 |
| 2000s | 146 |
| 2010s | 38 |
How Popular Is Shellby?
In 2016, Shellby 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 Shellby 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 Shellby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shellby Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shellby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shellby
- English SHEL-bee
Sibling Names for Shellby
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shellby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shellby
How popular is the name Shellby?
In 2016, Shellby 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 Shellby a girl's or a boy's name?
Shellby is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shellby?
Shellby has 2 syllables.
When was Shellby most popular?
Shellby peaked in 1991, when 43 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.