Shellie Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHEL-ee / /ˈʃɛli/English; diminutive of Michelle
Meaning
English: 'who is like God'; diminutive of Michelle
Historical & Cultural Background
Shellie is often considered a diminutive form of Michelle, which has French origins. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century. It is primarily used as a feminine name but has occasionally been used for boys. The name reflects a trend of using diminutive forms as standalone names.
Trend Summary
Shellie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the 1960s and 1970s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shelly
International Variants
- Michele (Italian)
- Michaela (German)
- Michele (French)
Famous people named Shellie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shellie was first seen in the United States in 1888. Shellie has ranked as high as #728 nationally, which occurred in 1914, and has been most popular in Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Shellie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shellie (1956)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1900 | 9 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 13 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 25 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 17 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 18 |
| 1928 | 7 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 21 |
| 1933 | 16 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 13 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 14 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 14 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 18 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 16 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 12 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1964 | 11 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 |