FIRST NAME
Shelly
Shelly is the 366th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 74,327 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 917 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #366 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
154,200
living · #294
2020 CENSUS
74,327
living · #366
BABIES NAMED SHELLY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1916–2025
202521
As a female name, Shelly peaked in 1964, when 4,080 babies were named Shelly (the #101 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #5,478 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
917
living · #5,478
BABIES NAMED SHELLY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1882–2007
20075
As a male name, Shelly peaked in 1950, when 55 babies were named Shelly (the #932 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)