Girl · #6,590 in 2026

Shirlann

Current Rank
#6,590
Peak Rank
#5,860 (1962)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1962
First Year
1963
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#5860
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

The Story of Shirlann

Shirlann first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1962, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 6 Shirlanns were born — ranking #5,860 that year. As of 2026, Shirlann ranks #6,590 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Shirlanns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Shirlann

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shirlann 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 Shirlann

What does the name Shirlann mean?
Shirlann is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1962. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Shirlann in 2026?
In 2026, Shirlann ranks #6,590 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Shirlann most popular?
Shirlann reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #5,860 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Shirlann a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Shirlann is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Shirlann?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shirlann include Dedie, Loriane, Lorrainne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shirlann

Shirlann is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1962 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Shirlann's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #5,860. Use the chart and map above to compare Shirlann'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.