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Shelby is a name of Old English origin, meaning 'sheltered farm'. It has evolved through various forms of the English language, maintaining its core meaning. The name has no biblical relevance but has gained popularity since the 19th century, particularly in the United States. Variants like Shelbie and short forms such as Shel are common. Today, Shelby is perceived as a stylish name associated with strength, and notable individuals with this name include Shelby Lynne and Shelby Foote.

The name Shelby is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Shelby has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, too rising for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Shelby' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 557th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 485th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 631st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 647th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 604th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1498th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3045th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3647th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 275th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 517th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 430th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 79th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 99th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 415th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shelby' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.