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1960

First Year

2020

Last Year

1978

Peak Year

#5214

Peak Rank

219

Total Count

29

Years Active

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## The Story of Shiri

Shiri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1978, when 12 Shiris were born — ranking #5,214 that year. As of 2026, Shiri ranks #12,132 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 219 Shiris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Shiri

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

* [Sherry](/sherry)
* [Cherie](/cherie)
* [Cheri](/cheri)
* [Sherri](/sherri)
* [Sheri](/sheri)
* [Sherrie](/sherrie)
* [Sharee](/sharee)
* [Sharie](/sharie)
* [Sherie](/sherie)
* [Shari](/shari)
* [Shira](/shira)
* Shory

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Shiri

What does the name Shiri mean?

Shiri is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shiri in 2026?

In 2026, Shiri ranks #12,132 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shiri most popular?

Shiri reached its peak popularity in 1978, ranking #5,214 that year with 12 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Shiri most popular?

Shiri has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shiri.

Is Shiri a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shiri is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shiri?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shiri include Stayce, Shaunette, Rupa. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👧StaycePeak #5214](/stayce)[👧ShaunettePeak #5214](/shaunette)[👧RupaPeak #5214](/rupa)[👧JeffiferPeak #5214](/jeffifer)[👧JennifrPeak #5214](/jennifr)[👧LatrondaPeak #5214](/latronda)[👧LatorshaPeak #5214](/latorsha)[👧TawonaPeak #5214](/tawona)

## About the name Shiri 

Shiri is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 219 births in the dataset. Shiri's peak popularity came in 1978 when it ranked #5,214\. Use the chart and map above to compare Shiri's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1978 → ](/year/1978)
* [ Names of the 1970s → ](/decade/1970s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.