Shirlee
Pronunciation: [ sh-ERL-ee ]
Shirlee is a girl baby name. Ranked #69,411 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
Shirlee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,366 babies have been named Shirlee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirlee is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #69,411 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #69,411
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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Shirlee is also used as a boy name, ranked #29038.
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About the Name Shirlee
Shirlee is a girl name .
Is Shirlee a boy or girl name? Shirlee is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #69,411 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,038. Shirlee is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shirlee is currently ranked #69,411 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirlee include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirlee 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