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How Many People Are Named Shelton?
Estimated people named Shelton living in the U.S. today
8,592
Gender distribution
98% male · 2% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 12,122
- Peak year: 1972 (185 births)
- Estimated living today: 8,592
Shelton by age group — who carries the name today?
Shelton popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Shelton
Shelton has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 12,122 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 8,592 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 39,781 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Sheltons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Shelton in the US?
An estimated 8,592 people named Shelton are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Shelton very rare — about 1 in 39,781 Americans.
Is Shelton a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Shelton is 98% male and 2% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Shelton most popular?
Shelton peaked in 1972, when 185 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Shelton?
Shelton ranks #2,650 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 54 out of 100 (higher means rarer).