Shirlee
Girl nameShirlee has been given to 5,714 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1935.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,714
Peak year
1935 (340 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1915
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Shirlee's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #528 |
| 1950 | #947 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shirlee — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shirlee.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shirlee?
Shirlee has been given to 5,714 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shirlee peak?
Shirlee peaked in 1935, when 340 babies were given the name.
Is Shirlee a girl or boy name?
Shirlee is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shirlee are girls).
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