Shirlie
Pronunciation: [ sh-ERL-ee ]
Shirlie is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,439 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
Shirlie is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-ERL-ee.
Parents who love the name Shirlie often also consider Laraine, Guillermina, Clorene .
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Historical Record
Shirlie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 192 babies have been named Shirlie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shirlie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,439 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,439
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Shirlie
Shirlie is a girl name .
Shirlie is currently ranked #38,439 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shirlie include Shi, Shy, Shiie, and Shirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shirlie 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