FIRST NAME
Shelley
Shelley is the 412th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 63,533 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 720 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #412 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
121,868
living · #354
2020 CENSUS
63,533
living · #412
BABIES NAMED SHELLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1892–2025
202513
As a female name, Shelley peaked in 1964, when 2,821 babies were named Shelley (the #143 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #6,557 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
720
living · #6,557
BABIES NAMED SHELLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1893–2001
20015
As a male name, Shelley peaked in 1951, when 46 babies were named Shelley (the #1065 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)