Shellby Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEL-bee / /ˈʃɛl.bi/English; American
Meaning
Shelter by the brook; from the ledge
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shellby is a modern variation of the name Shelby, which has Old Norse origins. It gained popularity in the United States during the 20th century. The name is often associated with strength and resilience, reflecting its meaning related to shelter. Shellby is primarily used as a feminine name, though it can also be found as a masculine name in some contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Shellby has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional use in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shelby
International Variants
- Shelby (English)
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shellby was first seen in the United States in 1986. Shellby has ranked as high as #1184 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Shellby has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shellby (1998)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 43 |
| 1992 | 36 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 29 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 26 |
| 1999 | 19 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 21 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 22 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |