12,277births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1972Peak · United States
#4707United States 2025
Shelton is a boy name family recorded 12,277 times in 3 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#4707 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1972, at 5.9 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Shelton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton | English | 12,145 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4707 | 1972 | ▼ 62 % |
| Shelton | English | 125 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2022 | – |
| Shelton | English | 7 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2005 | – |
Questions about Shelton
How popular is the name Shelton?
In 2025 it ranked #4707 in the United States. Official registers record 12,277 births across 3 countries.
When was Shelton most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1972, at 5.9 births per 100,000.
Is Shelton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Shelton is a boy name.