Girl · #6,007 in 2026

Shirlean

Name: Popularity of the name Shirlean in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shirlean, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,007

Peak Rank

#2,649 (1960)

Total Babies

336

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1937

First Year

1971

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2649

Peak Rank

336

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shirlean

Shirlean first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 21 Shirleans were born — ranking #2,649 that year. As of 2026, Shirlean ranks #6,007 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 336 Shirleans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shirlean

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shirlean

What does the name Shirlean mean?

Shirlean is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shirlean in 2026?

In 2026, Shirlean ranks #6,007 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Shirlean most popular?

Shirlean reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,649 that year with 21 babies given the name.

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

Shirlean has historically been most popular in Mississippi, North Carolina, Louisiana. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Shirlean.

Is Shirlean a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shirlean?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shirlean include Dwayne, Lynita, Venise. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shirlean

Shirlean is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 336 births in the dataset. Shirlean's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,649. Use the chart and map above to compare Shirlean'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.