Shir
Girl nameShir has been given to 196 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2009. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Shir.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
196
Peak year
2009 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1990
10-year trend
▼ -25%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shir — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shir.
Sibling name ideas for Shir
Same era and popularity as Shir, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shir?
Shir has been given to 196 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shir peak?
Shir peaked in 2009, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Shir a girl or boy name?
Shir is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shir are girls).
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