Why Shelby Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Shelby” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Shelby” is of Latin and Norse origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Yblehs.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Leshby.’ How do you pronounce that?
Short Story About a Name
Secret Meaning of Shelby
The true meaning of ‘Shelby’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Shelby is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.
Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.
When people hear the name Shelby, they perceive you as someone who is full of life, uplifting, inspiring, and even charming. You are the life of the party with your lively, intelligent, and witty personality. Others will find you as strikingly attractive and like being the center of attention. You look younger than your age and love beautiful clothes and pieces of jewelry. You have a good sense of humor.
You are a smoothie – a real charmer! You tend to have dramatic reactions when you feel things deeply. Your kind nature allows you to work well with others. You are inclined to experience many emotional ups and downs.
Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.
Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black
Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone
Lucky day(s): Thursday
Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root
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Is The Name Shelby Popular?
“Shelby” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Texas as reported in the 1975 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 54 babies in Texas have the same name as you in 1975. A total of only 941 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1991 with a total of 10,219 babies. That’s a lot of baby Shelbys.
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Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Shelby” was recorded 164,276 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Shelbys to occupy the country of Kiribati with an estimated population of 133,515.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to eight newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1990 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 3,517 times as a baby girl’s name. Shelby became a popular girl’s name in the state of Montana in the year 1991. It ranked #5 with 76 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1991 in the state of Texas with 1,150 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Kentucky for 30 years from 1936 to 2015 (may not be consecutive).
For the past six decades (1964 to 2023), the name “Shelby” was recorded 141,150 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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