Shella
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shella was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,129 births recorded 1909–2024 · peaked in 1959 with 42 births
Most common in: Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, California, Mississippi
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
12 births recorded 1963–2021 · peaked in 1963 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shella’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | #5911 | — |
| 1983 | #6705 | ↓794 |
| 1984 | #7398 | ↓693 |
| 1985 | #6031 | ↑1367 |
| 1986 | #5459 | ↑572 |
| 1987 | #5074 | ↑385 |
| 1988 | #8391 | ↓3317 |
| 1989 | #10847 | ↓2456 |
| 1990 | #9247 | ↑1600 |
| 1991 | #6253 | ↑2994 |
| 1992 | #8065 | ↓1812 |
| 1994 | #7604 | ↑461 |
| 1995 | #13386 | ↓5782 |
| 1997 | #9802 | ↑3584 |
| 1998 | #10122 | ↓320 |
| 1999 | #14411 | ↓4289 |
| 2000 | #15031 | ↓620 |
| 2001 | #13521 | ↑1510 |
| 2010 | #14959 | ↓1438 |
| 2024 | #13477 | ↑1482 |
Frequently asked questions about Shella
Is Shella a popular name?
Shella has 1,129 recorded births in United States between 1909 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Shella more common for boys or girls?
Shella is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shella most popular?
Shella peaked in 1959 in United States, with 42 recorded births that year.
Is Shella rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shella’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1957 in 1909 to #13477 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Shella?
At least 1,141 babies have been recorded with the name Shella across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Shella popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shella appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.