Shelton is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4837 in 2025 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 131 births ranking #973. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 84.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 81,337 boys born was named Shelton. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.