Shelsy
Every Shelsy since 1994 — 478 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shelsy
Shelsy is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,794 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 478 American babies have been named Shelsy. Its peak came in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Shelsy stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shelsy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,794 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,903 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7,585 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,973 |
| 2021 | 8 | #12,046 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,878 |
| 2019 | 9 | #11,252 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,546 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,486 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,483 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,371 |
| 2014 | 6 | #16,230 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8,973 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,749 |
| 2011 | 15 | #8,142 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7,834 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,514 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,413 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,209 |
| 2006 | 28 | #5,078 |
| 2005 | 21 | #5,971 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,782 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,539 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,420 |
| 2001 | 25 | #4,817 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,443 |
| 1995 | 5 | #15,394 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shelsy in 2025?
Shelsy ranked #8,794 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Shelsy?
478 babies have been named Shelsy in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shelsy most popular?
Shelsy peaked in 2006, when 28 newborns received the name.
Is Shelsy a boy or girl name?
Shelsy is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Shelsy rising or falling?
Shelsy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.