Shirlyn
girl nameShirlyn entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #2314 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#2314
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2922 |
| 1950s | #3262 |
| 1960s | #4458 |
| 1970s | #6837 |
| 1980s | #10470 |
| 1990s | #12794 |
| 2000s | #14932 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Shirlyn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shirlyn alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shirlyn in 2025?
- Shirlyn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shirlyn most popular?
- Shirlyn peaked in 1951, reaching #2314 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shirlyn with classmates?
- Shirlyn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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