Shelton

Shelton is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 19 boys in the United States.

Shelton at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shelton

Shelton belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shelton first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #544 in 1937, and in 2024 19 babies received the name — 11,950 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shelton in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#544 in 1937
Peak year
1972
Babies named Shelton in 2024
19
Total since 1880
11,950

Shelton in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#2174 in 2005
Babies named Shelton in 2007
3
Total since 1996
14

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shelton mean?

The meaning of Shelton is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shelton a boy or girl name?

Shelton is a boy name. In 2024, 19 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Shelton?

Shelton comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shelton?

Shelton first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #544 in 1937, and 19 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].