Shelba
Shelba: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Shelba?
Since 1880, 2,136 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Shelba (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #341 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #3939 in 1937. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Shelba FAQ
How popular is the name Shelba?
Since 1880, 2,136 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Shelba (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #341 in 1937. Its highest rank for boys was #3939 in 1937. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shelba a boy or girl name?
Shelba is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,136 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).