FIRST NAME
Shirley
Shirley is the 64th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 358,593 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 1,560 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #64 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
1,198,782
living · #27
2020 CENSUS
358,593
living · #64
BABIES NAMED SHIRLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
2025133
As a female name, Shirley peaked in 1935, when 42,366 babies were named Shirley (the #2 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #3,751 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
12,435
living · #936
2020 CENSUS
1,560
living · #3,751
BABIES NAMED SHIRLEY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–1993
19937
As a male name, Shirley peaked in 1935, when 435 babies were named Shirley (the #259 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)