Shirlie
girl nameShirlie entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #892 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#892
peak (1935)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2762 |
| 1920s | #1293 |
| 1930s | #1256 |
| 1940s | #1683 |
| 1950s | #3236 |
| 1960s | #6440 |
| 1970s | #8156 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shirlie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirlie alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirlie in 2025?
- Shirlie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirlie most popular?
- Shirlie peaked in 1935, reaching #892 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirlie with classmates?
- Shirlie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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