Girl · #3,434 in 2026

Shirleymae

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

Current Rank

#3,434

Peak Rank

#2,381 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1937

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#2381

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shirleymae

Shirleymae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1923, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 14 Shirleymaes were born — ranking #2,381 that year. As of 2026, Shirleymae ranks #3,434 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 71 Shirleymaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shirleymae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Shirleymae 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 Shirleymae

What does the name Shirleymae mean?

Shirleymae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shirleymae in 2026?

In 2026, Shirleymae ranks #3,434 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Shirleymae most popular?

Shirleymae reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #2,381 that year with 14 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Shirleymae a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Shirleymae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shirleymae include Lenice, Artemisa, Edwena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shirleymae

Shirleymae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 71 births in the dataset. Shirleymae's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #2,381. Use the chart and map above to compare Shirleymae'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.