boy's name
Shelvin
SHEL-vin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 59
Shelvin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1994 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 1975, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1958.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shelvin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Shelvin?
In 1994, Shelvin 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 Shelvin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shelvin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shelvin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shelvin
- English SHEL-vin
Sibling Names for Shelvin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shelvin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shelvin
How popular is the name Shelvin?
In 1994, Shelvin 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 Shelvin a girl's or a boy's name?
Shelvin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shelvin?
Shelvin has 2 syllables.
When was Shelvin most popular?
Shelvin peaked in 1975, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.