NAME PROFILE
Shelley
Shelley means 'meadow on the ledge' in Old English. It has a distinguished, mid-century energy and suggests a person who is thoughtful, creative, and empathetic.
Key Stats
| Total births | 74,339 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2008 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
✨ Double Letter
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 22%TX — 19%AL — 18%FL — 17%
Notable People
Percy Bysshe Shelley (Poet) · Shelley Winters (Actress) · Shelley Duvall (Actress) · Shelley Long (Actress) · Shelley Fabares (Actress)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Shell
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