Shelvin is a distinctive and modern given name of unknown etymology, appearing to be a blend of 'Sharon' and 'Elvin'. It first gained popularity as a male name in the United States during the late 20th century.
"The name Shelvin had a peak decade of popularity from the mid-70s to early 80s, with a total of 59 babies given this name over the span of two decades (1958-1994). The years 1975 and 1980 saw the highest number of births for girls named Shelvin."