Shela vs Shelagh
Side-by-side comparison of Shela and Shelagh — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Shela | Shelagh |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,398 | 510 |
| Peak Year | 1950 | 1950 |
| Peak Year Births | 44 | 22 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1935 | 1942 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Shela | Shelagh |
|---|---|---|
| 1930ss | 28 | — |
| 1940ss | 184 | 36 |
| 1950ss | 328 | 114 |
| 1960ss | 337 | 178 |
| 1970ss | 183 | 80 |
| 1980ss | 166 | 64 |
| 1990ss | 136 | 38 |
| 2000ss | 36 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1935–2007.