—2024 rank
1935peak year
686,078babies named Shirley since 1880
▲ +2%5-year trend
Shirley popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Shirley mean?
An English place-name surname from Old English scir, 'bright', and leah, 'clearing or meadow'. Boosted to huge popularity by child star Shirley Temple.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, classic
Names like Shirley
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Famous Shirleys
- Shirley Temple, actress
- Shirley Jackson, writer
Spellings & variants
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