Shelly Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEL-ee / ˈʃɛliEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: meadow; Hebrew: God is my salvation
Historical & Cultural Background
Shelly is often considered a diminutive of the name Michelle or a variant of the name Sheldon. It has been used as a given name for boys, although it is more commonly associated with females. The name gained popularity in the 20th century and is sometimes linked to literary and artistic figures.
Trend Summary
Shelly has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shel
- Shell
International Variants
- Shelly (English)
- Shelly (German)
Famous people named Shelly
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Fictional characters named Shelly
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shelly was first seen in the United States in 1882. Shelly has ranked as high as #953 nationally, which occurred in 1950, and has been most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Shelly has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shelly (1975)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1889 | 8 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1909 | 8 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 26 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 25 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 25 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1937 | 30 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1939 | 25 |
| 1940 | 29 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 31 |
| 1943 | 34 |
| 1944 | 30 |
| 1945 | 36 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1949 | 36 |
| 1950 | 55 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 41 |
| 1953 | 32 |
| 1954 | 41 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 33 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 39 |
| 1961 | 39 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1963 | 31 |
| 1964 | 47 |
| 1965 | 44 |
| 1966 | 30 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1968 | 42 |
| 1969 | 36 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 37 |
| 1974 | 30 |
| 1975 | 27 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 27 |
| 1979 | 21 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |