NAME PROFILE
Shelton
Shelton means 'shelf town' or 'ledge settlement' in Old English. it carries a sense of steady reliability and quiet authority, suggesting a person who is disciplined, practical, and dependable.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,145 |
| Gender | Male (63% / 37%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 23%LA — 23%TX — 19%GA — 18%MS — 17%
Notable People
Blake Shelton (Singer) · Shelton Benjamin (Wrestler) · Shelton Hank Williams (Musician) · Shelton Brooks (Composer) · Shelton Quarles (Athlete)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Shel
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