Girls name · California
Shelby in California
Shelby was the 854th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 35 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, California families have named 10,734 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 7 | 499th |
| 1956 | 5 | 1539th |
| 1968 | 31 | 602nd |
| 1979 | 44 | 535th |
| 1991 | 950 | 56th |
| 2002 | 255 | 176th |
| 2014 | 97 | 427th |
| 2025 | 35 | 854th |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 499th in 1935 to 854th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in California in a single year was 950, in 1991. Its best showing was 56th among girls names in 1991.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in California?
Shelby was the 854th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 35 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, California families have named 10,734 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in California?
In 2025, 35 babies were named Shelby in California. The most babies named Shelby in California in a single year was 950, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in California?
Shelby ranked 854th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 56th among girls names in 1991.
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.