Girls name · South Carolina
Shelby in South Carolina
Shelby was the 610th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 8 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, South Carolina families have named 2,671 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in South Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 52 | 90th |
| 1948 | 21 | 236th |
| 1960 | 19 | 252nd |
| 1973 | 10 | 328th |
| 1988 | 7 | 437th |
| 2000 | 60 | 61st |
| 2012 | 20 | 223rd |
| 2025 | 8 | 610th |
Its rank among girls names in South Carolina fell from 90th in 1936 to 610th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in South Carolina in a single year was 126, in 1937. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1938.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in South Carolina?
Shelby was the 610th most popular girls name in South Carolina in 2025, with 8 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, South Carolina families have named 2,671 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in South Carolina?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Shelby in South Carolina. The most babies named Shelby in South Carolina in a single year was 126, in 1937.
What is the rank of Shelby in South Carolina?
Shelby ranked 610th among girls names in South Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 32nd among girls names in 1938.
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.