NAME PROFILE
Shelby
Shelby means 'willow farm' in Old Norse. It has a spirited, Southern-charm energy and suggests a person who is friendly, resilient, and possesses a natural warmth.
Key Stats
| Total births | 165,279 |
| Gender | Female (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1991 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 22%KY — 21%LA — 20%MS — 19%AL — 18%
Notable People
Shelby Foote (Historian) · Shelby Lynne (Singer) · Shelby Steele (Author) · Shelby Young (Actress) · Shelby Miller (Athlete)
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