Girls name · Pennsylvania
Shelby in Pennsylvania
In SSA data for Pennsylvania, 4,602 babies are named Shelby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1935. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #451 most popular girls name, with 24 born.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 7 | #542 |
| 1948 | 11 | #551 |
| 1961 | 23 | #444 |
| 1974 | 70 | #179 |
| 1986 | 31 | #316 |
| 1999 | 137 | #91 |
| 2012 | 34 | #334 |
| 2025 | 24 | #451 |
No year in Pennsylvania had more Shelby births than 1991, when 288 were born. Shelby's highest rank in Pennsylvania was #59, set in 1991.
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania ran from #59 in 1991 to #801 in 2019, starting at #542 in 1935 and ending at #451 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 Pennsylvania?
In SSA data for Pennsylvania, 4,602 babies are named Shelby across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1935. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #451 most popular girls name, with 24 born.
How many babies are named Shelby in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania recorded 24 births of babies named Shelby in 2025.
What is the rank of Shelby in Pennsylvania?
Shelby ranked #451 among girls names in Pennsylvania 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.