Girls name · Tennessee
Shelby in Tennessee
Shelby was the 294th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 27 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Tennessee families have named 6,209 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 100 | 56th |
| 1949 | 19 | 256th |
| 1961 | 15 | 318th |
| 1975 | 23 | 224th |
| 1987 | 27 | 183rd |
| 2000 | 218 | 29th |
| 2012 | 59 | 111th |
| 2025 | 27 | 294th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 56th in 1936 to 294th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Tennessee in a single year was 319, in 1995. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1995.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Tennessee?
Shelby was the 294th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 27 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Tennessee families have named 6,209 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Tennessee?
In 2025, 27 babies were named Shelby in Tennessee. The most babies named Shelby in Tennessee in a single year was 319, in 1995.
What is the rank of Shelby in Tennessee?
Shelby ranked 294th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 14th among girls names in 1995.
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.