Total births
9,967
Unisex name · since 1882
Shellie
Since 1882, U.S. Social Security records show 9,967 babies named Shellie, peaking in 1970. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 9,967
- total births
- 1882–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
9,967 girls have been named Shellie since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shellie has been recorded 9,967 times among girls since 1882, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1882 to 2015.
- 9,967 total births
- 1882–2015 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
9,967 girls have been named Shellie since 1882, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2015.
- 9,967
- total births
- 1882–2015
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Shellie was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
423 babies were named Shellie in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Shellie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shellie's SSA record in two at 1951 and the more recent half accounts for 91% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 9%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1882, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 423, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shellie at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Shellie popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–2015
- Peak year (1970)
- 423
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Shellie popularity over time - boys
892 total births recorded since 1888 (Shellie as boys' name)
Shellie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Shellie's strongest decade.
3,412 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Shellie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 24
1880s
24 births
- 1890s 76
1890s
76 births
- 1900s 78
1900s
78 births
- 1910s 151
1910s
151 births
- 1920s 117
1920s
117 births
- 1930s 102
1930s
102 births
- 1940s 247
1940s
247 births
- 1950s 1,168
1950s
1,168 births
- 1960s
1960s
3,412 births
- 1970s
1970s
2,943 births
- 1980s 1,100
1980s
1,100 births
- 1990s 380
1990s
380 births
- 2000s 143
2000s
143 births
- 2010s 26
2010s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 3,412 births (34% of all-time use).
How Shellie 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 Shellie's total volume
Shellie vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shellie by state
Where Shellie concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 1,049 | 10.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 639 | 6.4% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 503 | 5.0% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 431 | 4.3% |
| #5 | Utah | | 329 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Indiana | | 293 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 280 | 2.8% |
| #8 | Washington | | 234 | 2.3% |
California share of Shellie's total US births 10.5%
Even split
1,049 of 9,967 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 38 reporting states.
Shellie appears in 38 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shellie? ▼
9,967 babies have been named Shellie since 1882. It was last recorded in 2015. The peak year was 1970 with 423 births.
When was Shellie most popular? ▼
Shellie was most popular in the 1960s decade with 3,412 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Shellie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shellie are California (1,049 births), Texas (639 births), Ohio (503 births).
Is Shellie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Shellie is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 9,967 births, and as a boy's name it has 892 births.
How long has the name Shellie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shellie since 1882 -- 134 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Shellie? ▼
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 Shellie's data
- Shellie's decade-level peak was the 1960s (3,412 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shellies (1,049 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Shellie
Nearby Names Like Shellie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shellie
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 Shellie side by side: Shellie vs Sheila Shellie vs Sherry Shellie vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
George #12163
9,963 births · Peak 1927
Venus #1720
9,956 births · Peak 1959
Tessie #8948
9,981 births · Peak 1917
Sade #2164
9,981 births · Peak 1986
Philomena #1810
9,951 births · Peak 1922
Linnea #1601
9,944 births · Peak 2015
Georgiana #1623
9,992 births · Peak 1918
Magdalene #1415
9,994 births · Peak 1923
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, 1882–2015 (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. "Shellie: Baby Name Since 1882 - 9,967 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shellie. 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 Shellie 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.