Willow grove or estate on the ledge
A modern spelling variant of Shelby, which originated as an English surname. It is derived from Old Norse elements meaning a willow tree or a ledge/shelf, combined with the suffix for a settlement or farm.
Less common today
Shelbi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #475 in 1991.
American Olympic discus thrower
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
