girl's name
Shelvia
SHEL-vee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 400
Shelvia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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 1937, when 63 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1936.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shelvia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 179 |
| 1940s | 145 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
How Popular Is Shelvia?
In 1981, Shelvia 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.
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 Shelvia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelvia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelvia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelvia
- English SHEL-vee-uh
Sibling Names for Shelvia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelvia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelvia
How popular is the name Shelvia?
In 1981, Shelvia 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 Shelvia a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelvia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelvia?
Shelvia has 3 syllables.
When was Shelvia most popular?
Shelvia peaked in 1937, when 63 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.