Shelbie
Every Shelbie since 1936 — 5,580 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shelbie
Shelbie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,279 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 5,580 American babies have been named Shelbie. Its peak came in 1992, when 450 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shelbie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shelbie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,279 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,975 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,906 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8,462 |
| 2021 | 15 | #7,584 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,291 |
| 2019 | 12 | #9,037 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,063 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,682 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,512 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,060 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3,538 |
| 2013 | 31 | #4,635 |
| 2012 | 57 | #3,001 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,216 |
| 2010 | 80 | #2,381 |
| 2009 | 75 | #2,528 |
| 2008 | 94 | #2,154 |
| 2007 | 96 | #2,113 |
| 2006 | 103 | #1,957 |
| 2005 | 104 | #1,876 |
| 2004 | 119 | #1,639 |
| 2003 | 122 | #1,588 |
| 2002 | 172 | #1,192 |
| 2001 | 175 | #1,176 |
| 2000 | 210 | #1,010 |
| 1995 | 280 | #732 |
| 1990 | 149 | #1,161 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,925 |
| 1980 | 21 | #3,828 |
| 1975 | 27 | #2,801 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,442 |
| 1965 | 9 | #4,774 |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,145 |
| 1955 | 10 | #4,010 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,204 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,892 |
| 1940 | 18 | #1,951 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shelbie in 2025?
Shelbie ranked #8,279 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shelbie?
5,580 babies have been named Shelbie in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shelbie most popular?
Shelbie peaked in 1992, when 450 newborns received the name.
Is Shelbie a boy or girl name?
Shelbie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shelbie rising or falling?
Shelbie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.