boy's name
Shorty
SHOR-tee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 30
Shorty is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1932 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 1916, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shorty Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shorty?
In 1932, Shorty 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 Shorty
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shorty Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shorty over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shorty
- English SHOR-tee
Sibling Names for Shorty
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shorty — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shorty
How popular is the name Shorty?
In 1932, Shorty 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 Shorty a girl's or a boy's name?
Shorty is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shorty?
Shorty has 2 syllables.
When was Shorty most popular?
Shorty peaked in 1916, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.