Girls name · Pennsylvania
Shelby in Pennsylvania
Shelby was the 451st most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 24 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, Pennsylvania families have named 4,602 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 7 | 542nd |
| 1948 | 11 | 551st |
| 1961 | 23 | 444th |
| 1974 | 70 | 179th |
| 1986 | 31 | 316th |
| 1999 | 137 | 91st |
| 2012 | 34 | 334th |
| 2025 | 24 | 451st |
Its rank among girls names in Pennsylvania climbed from 542nd in 1935 to 451st in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Pennsylvania in a single year was 288, in 1991. Its best showing was 59th 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 Pennsylvania?
Shelby was the 451st most popular girls name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 24 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1935, Pennsylvania families have named 4,602 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 24 babies were named Shelby in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Shelby in Pennsylvania in a single year was 288, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Pennsylvania?
Shelby ranked 451st among girls names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 59th 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.