Willow grove or estate on a ledge
A variant spelling of Shelby, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'willow' and 'farm' or 'settlement'. It originally served as an English surname and place name before becoming a popular given name in the 20th century.
Less common today
Shelbie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #528 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American actress known for the film Spanglish
