Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Shelton
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1972
Peak era
1972
Peak births
179
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1880Peak 19722025
Quick answers about Shelton
How many people are named Shelton?
An estimated 8,412 living Americans are named Shelton.
How rare is Shelton?
Shelton is very rare among babies today, with 21 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 88.3% from its 1972 peak.
How old is the typical Shelton?
The median age of a living American named Shelton is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 31 and 63 years old.
Is Shelton still popular?
Not especially. Shelton has been declining since its 1972 peak and registered 21 births in 2025.
Peak year
1972
Decline from peak
88.3%
2025
21
All-time
11,973