Shirly
girl nameShirly entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1296 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1296
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3553 |
| 1920s | #3147 |
| 1930s | #2009 |
| 1940s | #1924 |
| 1950s | #2747 |
| 1960s | #4245 |
| 1970s | #6552 |
| 1980s | #9744 |
| 1990s | #11405 |
| 2000s | #12698 |
| 2010s | #15563 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Shirly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirly alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirly in 2025?
- Shirly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirly most popular?
- Shirly peaked in 1936, reaching #1296 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirly with classmates?
- Shirly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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