Girls name · Michigan
Shelby in Michigan
Shelby was the 686th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 12 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Michigan families have named 5,933 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 13 | 280th |
| 1954 | 5 | 884th |
| 1966 | 9 | 653rd |
| 1978 | 19 | 409th |
| 1990 | 189 | 69th |
| 2002 | 148 | 70th |
| 2013 | 31 | 295th |
| 2025 | 12 | 686th |
Its rank among girls names in Michigan fell from 280th in 1936 to 686th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Michigan in a single year was 510, in 1991. Its best showing was 23rd 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 Michigan?
Shelby was the 686th most popular girls name in Michigan in 2025, with 12 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Michigan families have named 5,933 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Michigan?
In 2025, 12 babies were named Shelby in Michigan. The most babies named Shelby in Michigan in a single year was 510, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Michigan?
Shelby ranked 686th among girls names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd 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.