Shelsea
Every Shelsea since 1971 — 658 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shelsea
Shelsea is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,908 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 658 American babies have been named Shelsea. Its peak came in 1997, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shelsea stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shelsea year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,908 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,276 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,330 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #12,289 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,609 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,080 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,736 |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,456 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,152 |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,633 |
| 2011 | 22 | #6,118 |
| 2010 | 31 | #4,718 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,398 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,367 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,686 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,681 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,581 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,182 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,845 |
| 2002 | 25 | #4,885 |
| 2001 | 24 | #4,984 |
| 2000 | 34 | #3,798 |
| 1995 | 23 | #4,489 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,246 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,463 |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,859 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shelsea in 2025?
Shelsea ranked #16,908 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shelsea?
658 babies have been named Shelsea in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shelsea most popular?
Shelsea peaked in 1997, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Shelsea a boy or girl name?
Shelsea is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shelsea rising or falling?
Shelsea is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.