Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Shelise

Name: Popularity of the name Shelise in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shelise, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,518

Peak Rank

#5,110 (1972)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1968

First Year

1996

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#5110

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shelise

Shelise first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1968, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 10 Shelises were born — ranking #5,110 that year. As of 2026, Shelise ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Shelises have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Shelise

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shelise is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chalets
Shells
Shelves
Shallows
Shels
Sheilas
Julys
Shellers
Jellies
Chelas
Cellose
Shills

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelise

What does the name Shelise mean?

Shelise is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1968. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shelise in 2026?

In 2026, Shelise ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shelise most popular?

Shelise reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #5,110 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Shelise a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shelise is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shelise?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shelise include Nioka, Mellony, Cinzia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shelise

Shelise is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1968 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Shelise's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #5,110. Use the chart and map above to compare Shelise's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.