Shelton
Shelton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃɛltən/
Meaning and origin of Shelton
Root meaning: “deck, shelf”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English scylfe (“deck, shelf”) + tun (“town”). Doublet of Skelton.
How popular is Shelton?
Since 1880, 172 girls and 11,973 boys in the U.S. have been named Shelton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5207 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #544 in 1937. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Shelton FAQ
What does the name Shelton mean?
Shelton traces back to a root meaning "deck, shelf". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English scylfe (“deck, shelf”) + tun (“town”). Doublet of Skelton.
What is the origin of the name Shelton?
Shelton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Shelton?
Since 1880, 172 girls and 11,973 boys in the U.S. have been named Shelton (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5207 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #544 in 1937. In 2025, 21 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Shelton a boy or girl name?
Shelton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 172 girls and 11,973 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.