Shirlene
Pronunciation: [ sh-ERL-een ]
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Shirlene first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,941 babies have been named Shirlene in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirlene is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #67,523 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #67,523
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Hebrew Ariel origin
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English origin
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Norse origin
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Hebrew (Miriam, via Mary) origin
"beloved, wished-for child"
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"joyful spirit"
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Japanese origin
"honey; nectar"
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About the Name Shirlene
Shirlene is a girl name .
Shirlene is currently ranked #67,523 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirlene include Shi, Shir, Shiry, Shirie, Shirl, Shirly, Shirlie, Ene, Eney, Shy, Shie, and Shikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirlene include Shirley, Shira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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