Girls name · Kentucky
Shelby in Kentucky
Shelby was the 381st most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 12 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, Kentucky families have named 4,991 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 | 509th |
| 1947 | 27 | 210th |
| 1958 | 8 | 440th |
| 1978 | 7 | 452nd |
| 1990 | 68 | 67th |
| 2002 | 186 | 12th |
| 2013 | 45 | 96th |
| 2025 | 12 | 381st |
Its rank among girls names in Kentucky climbed from 509th in 1935 to 381st in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Kentucky in a single year was 259, in 1998. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1998.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Kentucky?
Shelby was the 381st most popular girls name in Kentucky in 2025, with 12 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, Kentucky families have named 4,991 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Kentucky?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Shelby in Kentucky. The most babies named Shelby in Kentucky in a single year was 259, in 1998.
What is the rank of Shelby in Kentucky?
Shelby ranked 381st among girls names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among girls names in 1998.
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.