Girls name · Virginia
Shelby in Virginia
Shelby was the 517th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 16 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Virginia families have named 4,455 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 83 | 66th |
| 1949 | 25 | 220th |
| 1961 | 33 | 214th |
| 1974 | 33 | 178th |
| 1987 | 24 | 237th |
| 2000 | 88 | 83rd |
| 2012 | 37 | 229th |
| 2025 | 16 | 517th |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 66th in 1936 to 517th in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Virginia in a single year was 173, in 1937. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1937.
Across the country, Shelby reached its best rank of 5th in Montana (1991). See Shelby in every state →
How popular is Shelby in Virginia?
Shelby was the 517th most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 16 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1936, Virginia families have named 4,455 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Virginia?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Shelby in Virginia. The most babies named Shelby in Virginia in a single year was 173, in 1937.
What is the rank of Shelby in Virginia?
Shelby ranked 517th among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 27th among girls names in 1937.
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.