Girls name · Washington
Shelby in Washington
Shelby was the 673rd most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 10 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1956, Washington families have named 3,015 babies Shelby.
Popularity over time
Shelby in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 7 | 469th |
| 1971 | 13 | 313th |
| 1980 | 28 | 196th |
| 1989 | 42 | 132nd |
| 1998 | 126 | 49th |
| 2007 | 35 | 223rd |
| 2016 | 22 | 352nd |
| 2025 | 10 | 673rd |
Its rank among girls names in Washington fell from 469th in 1956 to 673rd in 2025.
The most babies named Shelby in Washington in a single year was 257, in 1991. Its best showing was 19th 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 Washington?
Shelby was the 673rd most popular girls name in Washington in 2025, with 10 babies named Shelby that year. Since 1956, Washington families have named 3,015 babies Shelby.
How many babies are named Shelby in Washington?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Shelby in Washington. The most babies named Shelby in Washington in a single year was 257, in 1991.
What is the rank of Shelby in Washington?
Shelby ranked 673rd among girls names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 19th 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.