Shellie
Shellie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clearing on a hill, bank slope, or ledge.
Origin and history
Shellie is a traditional surname-derived given name, functioning as a spelling variant of Shelly or a diminutive of Sheldon. Historically used for both sexes, it saw minor usage for boys in the mid-to-late 20th century in the U.S. Today, it is extremely rare as a masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
892 babies in the United States have been named Shellie since 1880. It ranks #3786 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (28.7 %)
- MS (24.5 %)
- SC (21.3 %)
- GA (17 %)
- FL (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 28 |
| 1900-1910 | 49 |
| 1910-1920 | 153 |
| 1920-1930 | 182 |
| 1930-1940 | 144 |
| 1940-1950 | 118 |
| 1950-1960 | 111 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 42 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Like Shelly and Sheldon, the name derives from Old English words referring to a sloped bank or shelf-like hill.
- While more frequently assigned to females in the U.S., Shellie maintained steady minor usage for boys throughout the 20th century.