Girls name · Iowa
Shelby in Iowa
Shelby was the 279th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2020, with 12 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1937, Iowa families have named 2,386 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 7 | 294th |
| 1973 | 11 | 259th |
| 1981 | 13 | 250th |
| 1989 | 33 | 107th |
| 1996 | 139 | 17th |
| 2004 | 52 | 58th |
| 2012 | 16 | 208th |
| 2020 | 12 | 279th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa climbed from 294th in 1937 to 279th in 2020.
The most babies named Shelby in Iowa in a single year was 203, in 1991. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1995.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Iowa?
Shelby was the 279th most popular girls name in Iowa in 2020, with 12 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1937, Iowa families have named 2,386 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Iowa?
In 2020, 12 babies were named Shelby in Iowa. The most babies named Shelby in Iowa in a single year was 203, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Iowa?
Shelby ranked 279th among girls names in Iowa in 2020. Its best showing was 13th among girls names in 1995.
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.