Shelton Boy

Popularity: #917 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SHEL-tun //ˈʃɛltən//

Origin: English; Old English

Meaning: English: from the town by the ledge; Old English: 'shelf town'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shelton has its roots in Old English, derived from the elements "scylf," meaning "shelf" or "slope," and "tun," meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." This etymology suggests a geographical origin, likely referring to a settlement located on a slope or shelf of land. The name evolved through various forms, appearing as "Scylton" in early records before transitioning into its modern form, Shelton, as it was absorbed into Middle English during the medieval period.

The name entered the English language around the 12th century, reflecting the linguistic shifts following the Norman Conquest of 1066, which introduced many Old Norman influences into English nomenclature. Historically, the name Shelton is associated with several notable figures and locations in England.

It is linked to the Shelton family, who were prominent in the medieval period, particularly in the 14th century. The name appears in various historical documents, including land grants and legal records, indicating its use among the gentry and nobility.

Additionally, the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which cataloged landholdings in England, further solidifying its historical significance. Culturally, Shelton carries connotations of stability and rootedness, reflecting its geographical origins.

The name has been used in literature and historical texts, often symbolizing a connection to the land and heritage. Variants and diminutives of Shelton, such as Shel or Shelly, have emerged over time, though they are less documented in historical texts.

Overall, the name Shelton encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in the landscape of England.

Famous people named Shelton

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Shelton Benjamin is a professional wrestler best known for his time in WWE and his tag team championship reigns.

Shelton Woolright is a musician best known as the drummer for the band Spineshank.

Shelton Jackson Lee, known as Spike Lee, is a filmmaker best known for Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, and BlacKkKlansman.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shelton was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Shelton has ranked as high as #1321 nationally, which occurred in 1972, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Shelton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Shelton is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Shelton was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Shelton.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 21 21 0
2024 21 21 0
2023 25 25 0
2022 24 24 0
2021 29 29 0
2020 32 32 0
2019 31 31 0
2018 25 25 0
2017 47 47 0
2016 40 40 0
2015 62 62 0
2014 55 55 0
2013 63 58 5
2012 62 62 0
2011 73 73 0
2010 60 60 0
2009 66 66 0
2008 78 73 5
2007 89 83 6
2006 98 98 0
2005 95 95 0
2004 103 103 0
2003 108 108 0
2002 115 109 6
2001 100 93 7
2000 114 106 8
1999 112 112 0
1998 120 112 8
1997 133 124 9
1996 138 131 7
1995 129 123 6
1994 145 137 8
1993 166 159 7
1992 145 145 0
1991 165 160 5
1990 155 155 0
1989 154 149 5
1988 150 150 0
1987 137 132 5
1986 112 104 8
1985 117 117 0
1984 116 116 0
1983 116 116 0
1982 118 118 0
1981 123 123 0
1980 128 121 7
1979 153 147 6
1978 136 136 0
1977 141 141 0
1976 155 155 0
1975 174 168 6
1974 144 144 0
1973 138 133 5
1972 185 179 6
1971 166 166 0
1970 142 142 0
1969 168 161 7
1968 138 138 0
1967 142 142 0
1966 158 150 8
1965 156 156 0
1964 160 155 5
1963 158 151 7
1962 142 142 0
1961 141 141 0
1960 147 147 0
1959 144 144 0
1958 161 161 0
1957 130 130 0
1956 151 151 0
1955 146 146 0
1954 127 127 0
1953 129 129 0
1952 125 125 0
1951 124 124 0
1950 124 124 0
1949 136 131 5
1948 132 132 0
1947 121 121 0
1946 88 88 0
1945 106 106 0
1944 106 106 0
1943 106 101 5
1942 103 103 0
1941 119 119 0
1940 100 100 0
1939 94 94 0
1938 91 91 0
1937 115 115 0
1936 94 94 0
1935 97 97 0
1934 77 77 0
1933 72 72 0
1932 74 74 0
1931 53 53 0
1930 67 67 0
1929 72 72 0
1928 66 66 0
1927 85 85 0
1926 72 72 0
1925 81 81 0
1924 98 98 0
1923 62 62 0
1922 78 78 0
1921 84 84 0
1920 79 79 0
1919 77 77 0
1918 78 78 0
1917 77 77 0
1916 45 45 0
1915 58 58 0
1914 51 51 0
1913 36 36 0
1912 23 23 0
1911 7 7 0
1910 26 26 0
1909 16 16 0
1908 18 18 0
1907 6 6 0
1906 10 10 0
1905 14 14 0
1904 11 11 0
1903 8 8 0
1902 7 7 0
1901 6 6 0
1900 7 7 0
1899 9 9 0
1898 8 8 0
1897 5 5 0
1896 6 6 0
1895 6 6 0
1894 9 9 0
1893 7 7 0
1890 5 5 0
1888 5 5 0
1887 10 10 0
1886 6 6 0
1885 8 8 0
1884 7 7 0
1883 8 8 0
1882 10 10 0
1880 7 7 0

Top States for Shelton (2022)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NC 6
100%