Shellye
Girl nameShellye has been given to 174 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1965.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
174
Peak year
1965 (13 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1950
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shellye — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shellye.
Sibling name ideas for Shellye
Same era and popularity as Shellye, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shellye?
Shellye has been given to 174 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shellye peak?
Shellye peaked in 1965, when 13 babies were given the name.
Is Shellye a girl or boy name?
Shellye is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shellye are girls).
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