Feminine dossier · first seen 1953
Shelita
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1974
Peak births
56
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Gen X
1953Peak 19742025
Quick answers about Shelita
How many people are named Shelita?
Based on SSA birth records through 1994, an estimated 899 Americans born with the name Shelita may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1994.
How rare is Shelita?
Shelita has not appeared in SSA records since 1994. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Shelita?
The median age of a living American named Shelita is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 46 and 57 years old.
Is Shelita still popular?
No. Shelita is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1994.
Peak year
1974
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
966