Shirlene
Girl nameShirlene has been given to 4,856 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 1956.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,856
Peak year
1956 (159 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1923
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Shirlene's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #680 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shirlene — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shirlene.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shirlene?
Shirlene has been given to 4,856 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shirlene peak?
Shirlene peaked in 1956, when 159 babies were given the name.
Is Shirlene a girl or boy name?
Shirlene is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shirlene are girls).
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