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Shirlie

Girl name · English

Shirlie is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationShirlie peaked in 1935, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
  • HistoryShirlie first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1911–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Shirlie

Shirlie is a girl name of English origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Shirlie

What is the origin of the name Shirlie?

Shirlie is English in origin. Other English names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Charlotte (“free”), Harper (“harp player”) and Elizabeth (“God is my oath”).

Is Shirlie a boy or girl name?

Shirlie is a girl name.

How popular is the name Shirlie?

Shirlie is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1976. It peaked at #892 in 1935, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Shirlie?

Shirlie is an English girl name. English names tend to be easy to say and spell, which helps them travel well. It draws on the natural world. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.