Total births
602
Girls' name · since 1986
Shelbee
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 602 babies named Shelbee, peaking in 1996. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 602
- total births
- 1986–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Shelbee sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 602 recorded since 1986.
Social Security Administration records show Shelbee recorded 602 times among girls since 1986, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2023.
- 602 total births
- 1986–2023 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
602 girls have been named Shelbee since 1986, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2023.
- 602
- total births
- 1986–2023
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Shelbee was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
41 babies were named Shelbee in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Shelbee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shelbee's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1996 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shelbee at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1986
Shelbee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2023
- Peak year (1996)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Shelbee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Shelbee's strongest decade.
295 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Shelbee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 1990s
1990s
295 births
- 2000s
2000s
218 births
- 2010s 78
2010s
78 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 295 births (49% of all-time use).
How Shelbee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shelbee's total volume
Shelbee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shelbee by state
Where Shelbee concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 44 | 7.3% |
| #2 | California | | 14 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Utah | | 5 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Shelbee's total US births 7.3%
Even split
44 of 602 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shelbee? ▼
602 babies have been named Shelbee since 1986. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1996 with 41 births.
When was Shelbee most popular? ▼
Shelbee was most popular in the 1990s decade with 295 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Shelbee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shelbee are Texas (44 births), California (14 births), Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Shelbee been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shelbee since 1986 -- 38 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Shelbee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shelbee's data
- Shelbee's decade-level peak was the 1990s (295 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Shelbees (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shelbee
Nearby Names Like Shelbee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shelbee
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Shelbee side by side: Shelbee vs Sheila Shelbee vs Sherry Shelbee vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shelbee: Baby Name Since 1986 - 602 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shelbee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shelbee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.