Shirlie

Girl name

Shirlie has been given to 1,288 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It peaked in 1935.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,288

Peak year

1935 (60 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1911

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Shirlie — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Shirleegirl

5,714 babies since 1915

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shirlie.

Joeanngirl

1,283 babies since 1917

Ardycegirl

1,263 babies since 1912

Maralyngirl

1,319 babies since 1917

Deloriesgirl

1,251 babies since 1915

Claritagirl

1,244 babies since 1892

Geanunisex

1,234 babies since 1910

Reitagirl

1,364 babies since 1889

Nadeangirl

1,365 babies since 1908

Shirlie vs Joeann ⚖Shirlie vs Ardyce ⚖Shirlie vs Maralyn ⚖Shirlie vs Delories ⚖

Sibling name ideas for Shirlie

Same era and popularity as Shirlie, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Jerilynn Joeann Maryland Jerrilyn

Brothers

Macarthur Isidoro Norvell Apolinar

FAQ

How popular is the name Shirlie?

Shirlie has been given to 1,288 babies in the U.S. since 1911. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Shirlie peak?

Shirlie peaked in 1935, when 60 babies were given the name.

Is Shirlie a girl or boy name?

Shirlie is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Shirlie are girls).

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