Girls name · Alabama
Shelby in Alabama
Shelby was the 344th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 15 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Alabama families have named 4,044 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Alabama, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 79 | 88th |
| 1948 | 21 | 270th |
| 1961 | 17 | 307th |
| 1974 | 10 | 391st |
| 1987 | 11 | 326th |
| 1999 | 128 | 35th |
| 2012 | 31 | 151st |
| 2025 | 15 | 344th |
Its rank among girls names in Alabama fell from 88th in 1936 to 344th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Alabama in a single year was 196, in 1991. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1996.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Alabama?
Shelby was the 344th most popular girls name in Alabama in 2025, with 15 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Alabama families have named 4,044 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Alabama?
In 2025, 15 babies were named Shelby in Alabama. The most babies named Shelby in Alabama in a single year was 196, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Alabama?
Shelby ranked 344th among girls names in Alabama in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 1996.
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.