Girls name · Alabama
Shelby in Alabama
In 2025, 15 babies born in Alabama were named Shelby, making it the #344 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1936, add up to 4,044.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 79 | #88 |
| 1948 | 21 | #270 |
| 1961 | 17 | #307 |
| 1974 | 10 | #391 |
| 1987 | 11 | #326 |
| 1999 | 128 | #35 |
| 2012 | 31 | #151 |
| 2025 | 15 | #344 |
Alabama had the most Shelby births in 1991, with 196. Its highest rank in Alabama came in 1996, at #23.
Its rank among girls names in Alabama ran from #23 in 1996 to #654 in 1978, starting at #88 in 1936 and ending at #344 in 2025.
Montana gave Shelby its highest national rank, #5, in 1991. See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Alabama?
In 2025, 15 babies born in Alabama were named Shelby, making it the #344 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1936, add up to 4,044.
How many babies are named Shelby in Alabama?
In 2025, 15 babies born in Alabama were named Shelby.
What is the rank of Shelby in Alabama?
In 2025, Shelby sat at #344 on the girls list for Alabama.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.