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Shelley

Shelley is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shelley?

Recorded births named Shelley by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	74,339 births
England & Wales since 1996	389 births
Ireland since 1964	106 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shelley's popularity over time

Babies named Shelley per year — United States (1892–2025). United States peaked in 1964 (2,845/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (84/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1986 (9/yr).

When was Shelley popular?

Shelley reached its peak in 1964, when it was the #265 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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