Shirly
Shirly is a girl baby name. Ranked #48,708 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
Shirly first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 521 babies have been named Shirly in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirly is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,708 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,708
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
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Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
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Shirly is also used as a boy name, ranked #18493.
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About the Name Shirly
Shirly is a girl name .
Is Shirly a boy or girl name? Shirly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,708 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,493. Shirly is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shirly is currently ranked #48,708 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirly include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirly 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