Shelley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #3459 in 2003 with 42 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 112 births ranking #1477. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 62.5%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 43,501 girls born was named Shelley. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.