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Shelton

Shelton is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shelton?

Recorded births named Shelton by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	12,145 births
England & Wales since 1996	14 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.

Shelton's popularity over time

Babies named Shelton per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1972 (185/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2005 (7/yr).

When was Shelton popular?

Shelton reached its peak in 1972, when it was the #1323 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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