Shire
Girl nameShire has been given to 43 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It peaked in 1992. In 2025, about 1 in 321,453 girls was named Shire.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
43
Peak year
1992 (6 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1964
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
86% girls / 14% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shire — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shire.
Sibling name ideas for Shire
Same era and popularity as Shire, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shire?
Shire has been given to 43 babies in the U.S. since 1964. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shire peak?
Shire peaked in 1992, when 6 babies were given the name.
Is Shire a girl or boy name?
Shire is primarily a girl name (86% of babies named Shire are girls).
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