Girls name · North Carolina
Shelby in North Carolina
In SSA data for North Carolina, 5,810 babies are named Shelby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1935. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #403 most popular girls name, with 28 born.
Popularity over time
Shelby in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | #483 |
| 1948 | 51 | #191 |
| 1961 | 55 | #171 |
| 1974 | 19 | #307 |
| 1986 | 8 | #578 |
| 1999 | 130 | #71 |
| 2012 | 43 | #231 |
| 2025 | 28 | #403 |
The most Shelby births in North Carolina in a single year was 386, in 1937. Shelby's highest rank in North Carolina was #17, set in 1937.
Its rank among girls names in North Carolina ran from #17 in 1937 to #683 in 1980, starting at #483 in 1935 and ending at #403 in 2025.
Nationally, Shelby's strongest state was Montana, where it hit #5 in 1991. See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in North Carolina?
In SSA data for North Carolina, 5,810 babies are named Shelby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1935. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #403 most popular girls name, with 28 born.
How many babies are named Shelby in North Carolina?
North Carolina recorded 28 births of babies named Shelby in 2025.
What is the rank of Shelby in North Carolina?
Shelby ranked #403 among girls names in North Carolina in 2025.
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.