Shelvey Name Popularity and Statistics
Shelvey is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Shelvey?
Shelvey is spelled S-H-E-L-V-E-Y. The name has 7 letters.
Shelvey Popularity in 1947
Rank#5,295
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage fell 1,341 places to #5,295 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 1941.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Shelvey Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1936 through 1947. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | Girls | 5 | #5,295 |
| 1941 | Girls | 6 | #3,954 |
| 1940 | Girls | 6 | #3,863 |
| 1938 | Girls | 8 | #3,181 |
| 1937 | Girls | 16 | #1,999 |
| 1936 | Girls | 5 | #4,181 |
When Was Shelvey Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1937 · Girls
16 recorded births
National rank #1,999
1938 · Girls
8 recorded births
National rank #3,181
1941 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #3,954
1940 · Girls
6 recorded births
National rank #3,863
Where Shelvey Ranked Highest in 1937
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| PA | #596 | 5 |