Girls name · Illinois
Shelby in Illinois
Shelby was the 1104th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 4,591 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 58 | 149th |
| 1950 | 9 | 614th |
| 1963 | 8 | 838th |
| 1975 | 24 | 435th |
| 1988 | 20 | 518th |
| 2000 | 144 | 110th |
| 2013 | 34 | 363rd |
| 2025 | 8 | 1104th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 149th in 1936 to 1104th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Illinois in a single year was 308, in 1991. Its best showing was 50th 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 Illinois?
Shelby was the 1104th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 8 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Illinois families have named 4,591 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Illinois?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Shelby in Illinois. The most babies named Shelby in Illinois in a single year was 308, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Illinois?
Shelby ranked 1104th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 50th 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.