Shelby Name Origin
/SHEL-bee/-
American (Anglo-American) 60%
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British (Celtic) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Australian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shelby
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Name Origin
The name Shelby is of Old English origin, meaning 'willow estate' or 'from the ledge estate'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries, especially in the United States, during the 20th century.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shelby each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).