NAME PROFILE
Shelly
Shelly is of English and French origin, meaning 'from the ledge meadow' or 'clearing by the ledge.' It conveys a sense of warmth, friendliness, and a connection to nature, often associated with someone who is approachable and nurturing.
Key Stats
| Total births | 86,610 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1964 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 24%CA — 23%TX — 19%FL — 17%GA — 17%
Notable People
Shelly Winters (Actress, *A Place in the Sun*) · Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaican Sprinter, Olympic Champion) · Shelly Long (Actress, *Cheers*) · Shelly Duvall (Actress, *The Shining*) · Shelly Fabares (Actress, *The Donna Reed Show*)
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