Shelbi
Shelbi is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Willow farm, or estate on a ledge.
Origin and history
Shelbi is a variant spelling of Shelby, derived from an Old English surname and place name meaning willow farm or estate on the ledge. It saw peak popularity in the United States during the late 20th century along with other -i spelling variations. Today it is a less common alternative to the traditional Shelby spelling.
Popularity in the United States
5,496 babies in the United States have been named Shelbi since 1880. It ranks #2321 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2050.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.4 %)
- CA (9 %)
- LA (6.8 %)
- IN (5.6 %)
- OH (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 57 |
| 1970-1980 | 222 |
| 1980-1990 | 359 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,435 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,080 |
| 2010-2019 | 292 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Nicknames
Shel, Shell
Fun facts
- Shelbi emerged as a popular modern respelling of Shelby during the 1980s and 1990s.
- The original surname Shelby traces back to Old Norse and Old English roots referring to a farm where willow trees grow.