Shelton Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Shelton is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South 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, Shelton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Shelton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 749th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 661st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 641st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 675th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 861st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1520th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3137th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10092nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13590th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18400th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 30306th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shelton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shelton"
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 "Shelton"
"Shelton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 749th of 7545 | 1,213 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 661st of 6773 | 1,607 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 641st of 7552 | 2,569 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 675th of 10718 | 2,379 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 861st of 16616 | 2,135 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1520th of 24088 | 1,477 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3137th of 23106 | 447 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 9591st of 12526 | 17 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10092nd of 19264 | 45 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 13590th of 27321 | 51 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 18400th of 35406 | 49 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 30306th of 30306 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Shelton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
22.49% 532nd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
75.26% 1171st/1556 |
19.12% 450th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
39.69% 884th/2227 |
31.07% 755th/2430 |
16.51% 471st/2853 |
34.31% 952nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.98% 910th/2937 |
21.82% 760th/3483 |
13.87% 488th/3518 |
27.37% 1107th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
34.68% 1278th/3685 |
32.45% 1452nd/4475 |
12.21% 634th/5194 |
24.36% 1539th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.13% 2297th/4582 |
64.60% 3336th/5164 |
14.85% 1086th/7313 |
42.22% 3151st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
44.74% 3052nd/6822 |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Shelton" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shelton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shelton" 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.