Shirlee
girl nameShirlee entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #346 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#346
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2302 |
| 1920s | #605 |
| 1930s | #527 |
| 1940s | #768 |
| 1950s | #1132 |
| 1960s | #2178 |
| 1970s | #5777 |
| 1980s | #7305 |
| 1990s | #10811 |
| 2000s | #16831 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 2,400 people named Shirlee are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirlee alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirlee in 2025?
- Shirlee is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirlee most popular?
- Shirlee peaked in 1935, reaching #346 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirlee with classmates?
- Shirlee will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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