Shellie
Shellie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Who is like God? (via Michelle) or little rock (via Rochelle).
Origin and history
Shellie is an English name that developed primarily as a diminutive of Michelle, Rochelle, or Shelley. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is relatively rare for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
9,967 babies in the United States have been named Shellie since 1880. It ranks #1647 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.5 %)
- TX (9.5 %)
- OH (7.4 %)
- MI (6.4 %)
- UT (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 24 |
| 1890-1900 | 76 |
| 1900-1910 | 78 |
| 1910-1920 | 151 |
| 1920-1930 | 117 |
| 1930-1940 | 102 |
| 1940-1950 | 247 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,168 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,412 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,943 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,100 |
| 1990-2000 | 380 |
| 2000-2010 | 143 |
| 2010-2019 | 26 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Shellie
- Shellie Zhang: Artist
Fun facts
- Shellie saw its highest usage in the United States between the 1960s and 1980s before declining in recent decades.
- It serves as an alternative spelling to the surname-derived name Shelley or the hypocoristic Shelly.