Shirely
girl nameShirely entered the US charts in 1926, peaked at #2263 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1926–2025
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rank today
#2263
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4015 |
| 1930s | #3240 |
| 1940s | #4139 |
| 1950s | #4807 |
| 1960s | #5513 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Shirely are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirely alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirely in 2025?
- Shirely is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirely most popular?
- Shirely peaked in 1936, reaching #2263 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirely with classmates?
- Shirely will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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