Feminine dossier · first seen 1880
Shirley
Endangered
Down 99.7% from peak
Peak era
1935
Peak births
42,366
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1880Peak 19352025
Quick answers about Shirley
How many people are named Shirley?
An estimated 284,700 living Americans are named Shirley.
How rare is Shirley?
Shirley is uncommon among babies today, with 133 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.7% from its 1935 peak.
How old is the typical Shirley?
The median age of a living American named Shirley is approximately 77 years, with most bearers falling between 69 and 85 years old.
Is Shirley still popular?
No. Shirley is endangered as a baby name, down 99.7% from its 1935 peak with 133 births in 2025.
Peak year
1935
Decline from peak
99.7%
2025
133
All-time
686,383