Shirley

Pronunciation: [ sh-ERL-ee ]

Boy Name #13,710 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Shirley is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-ERL-ee.

Parents who love the name Shirley often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shade .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #13,710
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Shi Shy Shiie Shirie

Also a Girl Name

Shirley is also used as a girl name, ranked #1454.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon Shannon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirley

Is Shirley a boy or girl name?

Shirley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #13710. As a girl name, it is ranked #1454. Shirley is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Shirley?

Shirley is pronounced sh-ERL-ee.

How popular is the name Shirley?

Shirley is currently ranked #13710 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Shirley?

Common nicknames for Shirley include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shirie.

Is Shirley a common or rare name?

Shirley is an uncommon name, ranked #13710 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Shirley

Shirley is a boy name .

Is Shirley a boy or girl name? Shirley is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,710 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,454. Shirley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Shirley is currently ranked #13,710 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Shirley include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.