Girls name · Arkansas
Shelby in Arkansas
Shelby was the 485th most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 7 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Arkansas families have named 2,332 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Arkansas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 34 | 123rd |
| 1945 | 6 | 389th |
| 1974 | 6 | 396th |
| 1988 | 6 | 391st |
| 1996 | 134 | 16th |
| 2005 | 60 | 44th |
| 2014 | 25 | 121st |
| 2025 | 7 | 485th |
Its rank among girls names in Arkansas fell from 123rd in 1936 to 485th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Arkansas in a single year was 146, in 1992. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 1992.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Arkansas?
Shelby was the 485th most popular girls name in Arkansas in 2025, with 7 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Arkansas families have named 2,332 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Arkansas?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Shelby in Arkansas. The most babies named Shelby in Arkansas in a single year was 146, in 1992.
What is the rank of Shelby in Arkansas?
Shelby ranked 485th among girls names in Arkansas in 2025. Its best showing was 15th among girls names in 1992.
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.