Girls name · New York
Shelby in New York
Shelby was the 972nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 16 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, New York families have named 3,499 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 7 | 601st |
| 1958 | 7 | 1156th |
| 1969 | 13 | 889th |
| 1980 | 27 | 523rd |
| 1992 | 250 | 96th |
| 2003 | 69 | 259th |
| 2014 | 18 | 929th |
| 2025 | 16 | 972nd |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 601st in 1935 to 972nd in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in New York in a single year was 266, in 1991. Its best showing was 93rd 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 New York?
Shelby was the 972nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 16 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, New York families have named 3,499 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in New York?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Shelby in New York. The most babies named Shelby in New York in a single year was 266, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in New York?
Shelby ranked 972nd among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 93rd 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.