Shelton
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Ledge Farm Deep Valley.
- Origin
- English
Shelton Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 11,950 baby boys have been named Shelton. The name peaked in 1972 with 179 US births that year (rank #598). In 2024, ranked #5195 nationally — 4,597 places below its 1972 peak.
Top States for Shelton
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Shelton births are: North Carolina (1,613), Louisiana (1,081), Texas (770).
Other English-Origin Names Like Shelton
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7-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Shelton's exact length and starting letter: Sabirah, Sabrina, Sachiko, Sadaqat, Sadhbba.
Quick Facts About Shelton
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Compare Shelton to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Shelton against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).