Shelah Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Across generations, 'Shelah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5688th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3980th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5122nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8802nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 30690th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Shelah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shelah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shelah"
"Shelah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5688th of 9204 | 37 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3980th of 12526 | 179 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5122nd of 19264 | 165 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8802nd of 27321 | 119 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 30690th of 35406 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Shelah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Shelah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Shelah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shelah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.