Shelbie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Shelbie has its roots in Old English, meaning 'shelter farm'. It evolved from historical forms like Scylfby and Shelby. The name is often associated with a sense of protection and community. There is no biblical relevance. Shelbie became popular in the late 20th century and is viewed positively today, often linked to friendly and approachable traits. Notable people with this name include Shelbie Bruce and Shelbie Z.
The name Shelbie is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shelbie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shelbie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2938th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4891st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3695th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1097th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1490th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5618th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shelbie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Shelbie"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛlbi/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Shelbie is derived from the Old English elements 'scylf', meaning 'shelter', and 'by', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
shelter farm
Language Evolution
Scylfby, Shelby, Shelbie
Historical Usage
Shelbie gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variation of the traditional name Shelby.
Variants & Derivatives
Shelby, Shelbee, Shelbie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Shelbie is perceived as a trendy and contemporary name, often associated with a friendly and approachable personality.
Famous People
Shelbie Bruce, an American actress, Shelbie Z, a social media influencer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shelbie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shelbie"
"Shelbie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2938th of 9204 | 172 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4891st of 12526 | 123 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3695th of 19264 | 276 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1097th of 27321 | 2,485 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1490th of 35406 | 2,239 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5618th of 30306 | 271 |
Regional Popularity of "Shelbie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Shelbie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
69.15% 1627th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
91.79% 3712th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.71% 837th/3685 |
50.35% 2253rd/4475 |
16.48% 856th/5194 |
18.79% 1187th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.72% 1270th/4582 |
58.19% 3005th/5164 |
17.46% 1277th/7313 |
27.67% 2065th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
80.89% 5518th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shelbie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shelbie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.