Shelton
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHLT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shelton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 162 babies have been named Shelton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shelton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,000 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,000
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Shelton
Shelton is a girl name .
Is Shelton a boy or girl name? Shelton is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,000 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,094. Shelton is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shelton is currently ranked #66,000 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shelton include She, Shel, Shely, Shelie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shelton include Shelby, Shelly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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