Shelby
SHEHL-bee
Popularity
#656
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
164,786
Peak Year
#10,744 in 1991
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Shelby is derived from an English surname, which originated as a place name meaning "willow farm" or "from the estate of the willow grove."
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Shelby Lynne
American singer and songwriter known for country music.
Shelby Foote
American historian and novelist known for Civil War trilogy.
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