Shelton
3 countries#4707 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shelton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
12,145 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4707 · peaked in 1972 with 185 births
Most common in: North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
102 births recorded 2000–2022 · currently #2834 · peaked in 2009 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14 births recorded 2004–2007 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 births recorded 2004–2007 · peaked in 2005 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Shelton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1526 | — |
| 2007 | #1772 | ↓246 |
| 2008 | #1948 | ↓176 |
| 2009 | #2077 | ↓129 |
| 2010 | #2187 | ↓110 |
| 2011 | #1905 | ↑282 |
| 2012 | #2155 | ↓250 |
| 2013 | #2225 | ↓70 |
| 2014 | #2345 | ↓120 |
| 2015 | #2189 | ↑156 |
| 2016 | #2935 | ↓746 |
| 2017 | #2637 | ↑298 |
| 2018 | #4094 | ↓1457 |
| 2019 | #3571 | ↑523 |
| 2020 | #3418 | ↑153 |
| 2021 | #3740 | ↓322 |
| 2022 | #4303 | ↓563 |
| 2023 | #4220 | ↑83 |
| 2024 | #4701 | ↓481 |
| 2025 | #4707 | ↓6 |
Frequently asked questions about Shelton
Is Shelton a popular name?
Yes — Shelton currently ranks #4707 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shelton more common for boys or girls?
Shelton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Shelton most popular?
Shelton peaked in 1972 in United States, with 185 recorded births that year.
Is Shelton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Shelton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #745 in 1880 to #4707 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shelton?
At least 12,261 babies have been recorded with the name Shelton across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Shelton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shelton appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, France, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Shelton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Shelton include Shamir, Shaw.
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