Feminine dossier · first seen 1935
Shela
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1950
Peak births
44
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Shela
How many people are named Shela?
Based on SSA birth records through 2007, an estimated 1,030 Americans born with the name Shela may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2007.
How rare is Shela?
Shela has not appeared in SSA records since 2007. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no girls received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Shela?
The median age of a living American named Shela is approximately 57 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 67 years old.
Is Shela still popular?
No. Shela is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2007.
1935Peak 19502025
Peak year
1950
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,398