Shellina
A feminine name derived from the English word "shell", suggesting beauty and protection.
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Shellina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shellina today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shellina births was 1978 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shellina. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shellina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
1978
7 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1985 SSA rank
#12,203
Tracked since 1969
Popularity
Shellina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shellina from the 1960s through to the 1980s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 17 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1970s peak, Shellina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shellina by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shellina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shellina
The name Shellina is a relatively modern invention with no clear origins in historical records or ancient languages. It appears to be a creative combination of the English words "shell" and the feminine suffix "-ina", possibly inspired by the natural beauty of seashells.
Despite its recent conception, there are a handful of notable individuals who have borne this unique name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances is Shellina Wittmayer, a German-born artist and sculptor active in the early 1900s. Her works were showcased in various galleries across Europe during her lifetime (1882-1957).
Another early bearer of the name was Shellina Hayward, an American actress and dancer who graced the Broadway stage in the 1920s and 1930s. She was particularly celebrated for her roles in several musical revues and comedies (1900-1982).
In the realm of literature, Shellina Browne was a British novelist and poet who gained recognition for her poignant works exploring themes of love, loss, and nature. She published several collections of poetry and novels throughout the mid-20th century (1912-1998).
Moving into more recent times, Shellina Janssens is a contemporary Belgian fashion designer known for her innovative and sustainable approach to clothing. Her eco-friendly collections have been showcased at various international fashion weeks since the early 2000s (born 1976).
Lastly, Shellina Khosravifard is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and technology executive who co-founded a successful software company in the Silicon Valley. She has been recognized for her leadership and contributions to the tech industry, receiving numerous awards and accolades (born 1981).
While the name Shellina may lack deep historical roots, these individuals have undoubtedly contributed to its modern legacy, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and adding richness to the name's evolving narrative.
People
Shellina + last name combinations
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shellina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shellina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shellina going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Shellina a common name?
We classify Shellina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 32 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shellina most popular?
The single biggest year for Shellina was 1978, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shellina is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Shellina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shellina in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.