Shirleen
girl nameShirleen entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #964 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#964
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4090 |
| 1930s | #1787 |
| 1940s | #1432 |
| 1950s | #1398 |
| 1960s | #2042 |
| 1970s | #5021 |
| 1980s | #8033 |
| 1990s | #11284 |
| 2000s | #13601 |
Living bearers
About 1,300 people named Shirleen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirleen alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirleen in 2025?
- Shirleen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirleen most popular?
- Shirleen peaked in 1948, reaching #964 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirleen with classmates?
- Shirleen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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