Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Willow grove, Sheltered, Settlement of Huts
Pronunciation: SHɛl-bi, /ˈʃɛl-bi/, SH EH L B IY
Popularity Rank: #5,000
Derived from a place name meaning 'willow grove' or 'place where willows grow'.
The name Shelby is of English origin and means Willow grove, Sheltered, Settlement of Huts, From the Manor Village, From the Village on the Ledge. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shelby is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, and 68 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SHɛl-bi
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʃɛl-bi/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH EH L B IY
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Shelby is recorded 11,706 times globally, ranking it as the 5,000th most common name worldwide.
Shelby is most prevalent in United States of America, with 8,900 occurrences, making it the 614th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Shelby is found among 1 in every 203 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #614 | 1 : 203 |
| United Kingdom | #1,083 | 1 : 504 |
| Canada | #720 | 1 : 470 |
| France | #8,187 | 1 : 9,954 |
| Costa Rica | #1,652 | 1 : 1,421 |
| South Africa | #11,280 | 1 : 24,683 |
| Mexico | #9,638 | 1 : 14,075 |
| Italy | #15,046 | 1 : 19,073 |
| Netherlands | #6,307 | 1 : 6,220 |
| Malaysia | #20,995 | 1 : 48,551 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shelby from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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