88,244births recorded
13Countries
1Variants
1962Peak · British Columbia
#7885United States 2025
Shelley is a girl name family recorded 88,244 times in 13 countries since 1892. It ranks highest today in the United States (#7885 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1962, at 514.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shelley
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley | English | 74,339 | 🇺🇸 United States | #7885 | 1972 | ▲ 11 % |
| Shelley | English | 8,736 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1963 | – |
| Shelley | English | 3,069 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1962 | – |
| Shelley | English | 947 | 🏴 Scotland | – | 1980 | – |
| Shelley | English | 381 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1978 | – |
| Shelley | English | 380 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1996 | – |
Questions about Shelley
How popular is the name Shelley?
In 2025 it ranked #7885 in the United States. Official registers record 88,244 births across 13 countries.
When was Shelley most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1962, at 514.4 births per 100,000.
Is Shelley a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shelley is a girl name.