Shelby
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Willow Farm; From the Castle's Meadow
Background: The name Shelby originates from an English surname derived from place names meaning 'willow farm' or 'from the castle's meadow.' It combines elements referring to a willow tree and a farm, reflecting geographical features of the areas it is associated with.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#266
Total births
164,786
Most popular decade
1990s
(225,795 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-362 ranks)
Years in Top 100
14
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
10.0% male
90.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #682
- Peak year
- 1991
- Peak year births
- 524
- Peak rank
- #427
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 50
- Recent rank
- #2,627
Female
- First year
- 1913
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,187
- Peak year
- 1991
- Peak year births
- 10,220
- Peak rank
- #33
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 445
- Recent rank
- #656
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).