US Popularity:10570
Origin:British
Meaning:Clearing on a bank; From the meadow on the ledge
Shelly is a cute gender-neutral name of English origin that means “clearing on a bank” or “from the meadow on the ledge.” Shelly has its roots in many different names, such as Michelle, Rochelle, Shelley, and Sheldon. In the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Sheldon Cooper is given the nickname Shelly by his mother. If you’re looking for an adorable gender-neutral name that spans the globe, look no further than Shelly.

How Popular Is The Name Shelly?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Shelly is currently #2202 on The Bump
Boy:Shelly is currently #1246 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Shelly is currently #1521 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Shelly is currently #10570 in U.S. births
Girl:Shelly is currently #6102 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6102
in 2023
- 1222
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Shelley, January 2022

  • Behind the Name, Shelly, February 2019

  • Behind the Name, Shelley, January 2022

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 282

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