Girls name · Texas
Shelby in Texas
Shelby was the 631st most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 50 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Texas families have named 13,480 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 7 | 779th |
| 1955 | 9 | 925th |
| 1968 | 16 | 671st |
| 1979 | 37 | 465th |
| 1991 | 1,150 | 14th |
| 2002 | 380 | 88th |
| 2014 | 122 | 284th |
| 2025 | 50 | 631st |
Its rank among girls names in Texas climbed from 779th in 1936 to 631st in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Texas in a single year was 1,150, in 1991. Its best showing was 14th 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 Texas?
Shelby was the 631st most popular girls name in Texas in 2025, with 50 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Texas families have named 13,480 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Texas?
In 2025, 50 babies were named Shelby in Texas. The most babies named Shelby in Texas in a single year was 1,150, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Texas?
Shelby ranked 631st among girls names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 14th 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.