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Shirley

female

Meaning

"Bright Clearing"

Originally an English place-based surname meaning bright clearing, it became a given name notably in the early twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Shirley

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1453Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1453

Shirley was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+86

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Shirley Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Shirley.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Shirley

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Quick Facts

OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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