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Shirley

Shirley is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Shirley?

Recorded births named Shirley by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	695,934 births
England & Wales since 1996	258 births
Ireland since 1964	1,787 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Shirley's popularity over time

Babies named Shirley per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1935 (42,801/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1974 (140/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2001 (18/yr).

When was Shirley popular?

Shirley reached its peak in 1935, when it was the #5 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1930s name.

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