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Summary

Shelley is an Old English name meaning 'from the clear wood'. It evolved from earlier forms such as Scīrleah and Scele. The name is associated with notable literary figures and has gained popularity since the 19th century. It conveys traits of creativity and sensitivity, with no direct biblical relevance.

The name Shelley is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shelley has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shelley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1558th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1627th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1478th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1922nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6545th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18784th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3778th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 981st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 195th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 155th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 517th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3165th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8360th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shelley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.