Girl · #3,559 in 2026

Shirey

Shirey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bill Shirey, American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American…

Current Rank
#3,559
Peak Rank
#3,559 (1941)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1941
First Year
1941
Last Year
1941
Peak Year
#3559
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Shirey

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Shirey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bill Shirey, American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American…

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The Story of Shirey

Shirey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1941, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1941, when 7 Shireys were born — ranking #3,559 that year. As of 2026, Shirey ranks #3,559 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Shireys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shirey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shirey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirey

What does the name Shirey mean?
Shirey is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Bill Shirey, American racing driver Duke Shirey (1898–1962), American baseball player Fred Shirey (1916-1961), American football player Hilbert Shirey, American poker player John Shirey (1898–1966), American college football player and engineer Mark Shirey, member of the Alabama House of Representatives Sxip Shirey, American…
How popular is Shirey in 2026?
In 2026, Shirey ranks #3,559 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Shirey most popular?
Shirey reached its peak popularity in 1941, ranking #3,559 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Shirey a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shirey is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shirey?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shirey include Asie, Dempsey, Gereldine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Shirey

Shirey is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1941 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Shirey's peak popularity came in 1941 when it ranked #3,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Shirey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.