Girl · #8,047 in 2026

Shellye

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

Current Rank

#8,047

Peak Rank

#3,548 (1965)

Total Babies

174

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

1983

Last Year

1965

Peak Year

#3548

Peak Rank

174

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shellye

Shellye first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1950, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1965, when 13 Shellyes were born — ranking #3,548 that year. As of 2026, Shellye ranks #8,047 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 174 Shellyes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shellye

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shellye

What does the name Shellye mean?

Shellye is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shellye in 2026?

In 2026, Shellye ranks #8,047 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shellye most popular?

Shellye reached its peak popularity in 1965, ranking #3,548 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shellye most popular?

Shellye has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shellye.

Is Shellye a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shellye?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shellye include Micheale, Evonda, Darlisa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shellye

Shellye is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 174 births in the dataset. Shellye's peak popularity came in 1965 when it ranked #3,548. Use the chart and map above to compare Shellye'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.