Shelle
Girl nameShelle has been given to 577 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It peaked in 1964.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
577
Peak year
1964 (40 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1949
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shelle — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shelle.
Sibling name ideas for Shelle
Same era and popularity as Shelle, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shelle?
Shelle has been given to 577 babies in the U.S. since 1949. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shelle peak?
Shelle peaked in 1964, when 40 babies were given the name.
Is Shelle a girl or boy name?
Shelle is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shelle are girls).
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