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Shirley

Shirley is a girl name of French origin.

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,348

How popular is Shirley?

Popularity in the United States

Shirley has been given to 695,247 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 12,222 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Shirley per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Shirley has been given to 4,544 babies in France since 1937, peaking in the 1990s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Shirley per year in France, 1937–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 769 people called Shirley living in Spain, with an average age of 45.5.

695,247 Babies named since 1880
1930s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Shirley

Is Shirley a boy's or a girl's name?

Shirley is most often given to girls.

How popular is the name Shirley?

Shirley has been given to 695,247 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1930s. Its use has declined since that peak.