Shelon is an uncommon, gender-neutral given name of unknown origin. It has been rarely used throughout history and remains relatively obscure today. The name Shelon does not appear to have any significant cultural, historical, or linguistic ties, nor does it share any obvious connections with other names. Consequently, there isn't a widely accepted meaning or association attached to the name Shelon. Those who bear this distinctive moniker likely chose it for its unique sound and lack of widespread familiarity.
The name Shelton saw steady popularity with five births each year from 1970 to 1972, followed by a gap of three years before another set of five births in 1975, bringing the total to twenty births over those years.