Shelley
- Pronunciation
- [She-lley]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Ledge Meadow
- Origin
- Anglo
Shelley Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,753 baby boys have been named Shelley. The name peaked in 1951 with 46 US births that year (rank #1065).
Top States for Shelley
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shelley births are: Alabama (42), New York (24), Georgia (11).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Shelley
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7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shelley's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Shelley
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly | From The Ledge Meadow | Female | Anglo |
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Compare Shelley to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shelley against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).