Shelby
sh(el)-by
US Popularity:1102
Origin:Norse
Meaning:Willow; from the ledge estate
Shelby is a gender-neutral name of Norse origin, meaning “willow” or “from the ledge estate.” This Viking-born name was derived from an Old Norse surname Selby which combined the words selja, meaning “willow,” and byr, which translates to “estate.” Shelby’s association with the willow tree gives the name a mystical and graceful quality that will be sure to bring out baby’s natural charm.
Shelby Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Shelby is currently #389 on The Bump
Boy:Shelby is currently #288 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shelby is currently #225 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Shelby is currently #1102 in U.S. births
Boy:Shelby is currently #6769 in U.S. births
Girl:Shelby is currently #1178 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#1178
in 2022
- 94
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 282
Ancestry, Shelby Family History
Ancestry, Selby Family History
House of Names, Shelby History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
WordSense, Shelby
WordSense, Shelley
House of Names, Shelley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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