FIRST NAME
Shelton
Shelton is the 1,292nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 6,996 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 250 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #1,292 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
19,897
living · #773
2020 CENSUS
6,996
living · #1,292
BABIES NAMED SHELTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202521
As a male name, Shelton peaked in 1972, when 179 babies were named Shelton (the #598 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #20,905 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
250
living · #20,905
BABIES NAMED SHELTON BY BIRTH YEAR · 1943–2013
20135
As a female name, Shelton peaked in 1997, when 9 babies were named Shelton (the #9686 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)