Shelby
Meaning of Shelby
Shelby is a charming female name pronounced as SHEHL-bee (/ʃɛl.bi/) in English. Variations of this name include Shelbie and Shelbi, allowing for some personalization while maintaining the original appeal. Shelby has been a popular choice among parents in the United States for many years. According to data, the name's popularity rose dramatically from 1934 onwards, peaking in 1991 with 10,219 newborns bearing this beautiful name that year. Since then, it has remained relatively common though its rank has fluctuated over time. Despite the changes in trends and cultural influences, Shelby continues to be a beloved choice for parents seeking a timeless, classic name for their daughters.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHEHL-bee (/ʃɛl.bi/)
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Notable People Named Shelby
| Shelby Dade Foote Jr. was an American writer, historian, and journalist best known for his three-volume history of the American Civil War, The Civil War: A Narrative. |
| Shelby Lynne is an award-winning American singer and songwriter with a distinctive contralto voice, known for her Grammy-winning album "I Am Shelby Lynne" and her independent record label Everso Records. |
| Shelby Houlihan is an American middle distance runner, Olympian, and World Record holder in the 4x1500m relay, known for her achievements in track and field. |
| Shelby Steele is a prominent author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker known for his expertise in race relations, multiculturalism, and affirmative action, and holds the prestigious position of Robert J. and Marion E. Oster Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. |
| Shelby Harris is an American football defensive tackle who has played for the Cleveland Browns and previously for the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. |
| Shelby William Storck was a versatile American personality known for his work as a newscaster, actor, writer, journalist, public relations specialist, and producer-director in motion pictures and television. |
| Shelby Hughes - Shelby L. Hughes was an American artist and designer whose works have been exhibited worldwide and are part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. |
| Shelby Lewis Jordan was an American professional football player known for his career as an offensive tackle in the NFL, playing for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders and winning Super Bowl XVIII with the Raiders in 1983. |
| Shelby Young is an American actress recognized for her roles in American Horror Story, Days of Our Lives, The Social Network, and the Star Wars franchise, as well as her active presence on social media. |
| Shelby Pierson is the top election security official in the American intelligence community and the chair of the Election Executive and Leadership Board, appointed by Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats in July 2019. |
| Shelby Holliday is a senior video reporter for the Wall Street Journal, covering business, finance, and politics in New York City. |
| Shelby Jean Babcock is a former collegiate right-handed softball pitcher from Broomfield, Colorado, who now teaches pitching in her home state. |
| Shelby Blackstock - Shelby Steven McEntire Blackstock is an American race car driver and the son of country music singer Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock, with connections to Kelly Clarkson through his family. |
| Shelby Slawson is an American attorney, businesswoman, and politician who has been serving as the representative for the 59th District in the Texas House of Representatives since 2021. |
| Shelby Mahurin is an American young adult fiction author, renowned for her work on the Serpent & Dove trilogy. |
