Shirley
girl name#1581 in 2025Shirley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #2 in 1935, ranks #1581 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1581
rank today
#2
peak (1935)
133
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #511 |
| 1890s | #386 |
| 1900s | #261 |
| 1910s | #156 |
| 1920s | #24 |
| 1930s | #6 |
| 1940s | #15 |
| 1950s | #37 |
| 1960s | #115 |
| 1970s | #262 |
| 1980s | #443 |
| 1990s | #634 |
| 2000s | #913 |
| 2010s | #1336 |
| 2020s | #1597 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Shirley has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 328,000 people named Shirley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirley alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirley in 2025?
- Shirley ranks #1581 among US girl names in 2025, with 133 babies given the name.
- When was the name Shirley most popular?
- Shirley peaked in 1935, reaching #2 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirley with classmates?
- Shirley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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