Shirl
Pronunciation: [ sh-ERL ]
Shirl is a girl baby name. Ranked #66,570 in the US, popular nicknames include Shi, Shy, and Shiie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Shirl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,231 babies have been named Shirl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,570 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,570
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Shirl is also used as a boy name, ranked #38202.
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About the Name Shirl
Shirl is a girl name .
Is Shirl a boy or girl name? Shirl is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,570 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #38,202. Shirl is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shirl is currently ranked #66,570 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirl include Shi, Shy, and Shiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirl include Shirley, Shira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis