NAME PROFILE
Shelba
Shelba is a name of English origin meaning 'from the ledge estate' or 'dweller by the ledge.' It carries a sense of individuality and charm, often associated with creative and expressive personalities.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,141 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1937 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1936 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 27%GA — 22%AR — 18%AL — 16%OH — 16%
Notable People
Shelba Johnson (Author) · Shelba Smith (Musician) · Shelba Lee (Artist) · Shelba Ann (Activist) · Shelba Wright (Philanthropist)
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