Shirlean
girl nameShirlean entered the US charts in 1937, peaked at #2340 in 1949, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1937–2025
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rank today
#2340
peak (1949)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3337 |
| 1940s | #3269 |
| 1950s | #3605 |
| 1960s | #4636 |
| 1970s | #7001 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shirlean are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirlean alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirlean in 2025?
- Shirlean is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirlean most popular?
- Shirlean peaked in 1949, reaching #2340 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirlean with classmates?
- Shirlean will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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