Shelbee Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEL-bee / /ˈʃɛl.bi/English; American
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Shelby; American: Variant of Shelby
Historical & Cultural Background
Shelbee is a modern variant of the name Shelby, which has Old Norse roots meaning 'from the ledge estate'. The name Shelby became popular in the United States in the 20th century. As a diminutive form, Shelbee reflects a trend towards playful and unique spellings of traditional names. It is often chosen for its contemporary sound and feminine appeal.
Trend Summary
Shelbee is a relatively uncommon name that has seen a rise in usage in recent years, reflecting a trend towards unique and modern names.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shelby
International Variants
- Shelby (English)
Famous people named Shelbee
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shelbee was first seen in the United States in 1986. Shelbee has ranked as high as #1191 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in Texas, California, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Shelbee has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shelbee (2005)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 33 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 30 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 34 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2003 | 29 |
| 2004 | 24 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2006 | 21 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 23 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |