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👦As Boy Name

1934

First Year

1937

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#2951

Peak Rank

17

Total Count

3

Years Active

👧As Girl Name

1958

First Year

1965

Last Year

1958

Peak Year

#6104

Peak Rank

10

Total Count

2

Years Active

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## The Story of Shirrel

### As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Shirrel as a girl name dates back to 1958, when 5 babies received it. 1958 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Shirrel — #6,104 in the national rankings. About 50% of every Shirrel on record arrived during the 1950s, its defining decade. Shirrel last appeared in the published SSA data in 1965, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 10 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1950s to the 2020s.

### As a boy name

American parents first put Shirrel on the record books as a boy name in 1934, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 7 Shirrels were born — ranking #2,951 that year. Shirrel last appeared in the published SSA data in 1937, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 17 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1930s to the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Shirrel

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

* Shul
* Shull
* Shal
* Sial
* Hsl
* Szell
* [Shell](/shell)
* Shel
* Shill
* Shil
* Schill
* [Chele](/chele)

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

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Shirrel

What does the name Shirrel mean?

Shirrel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shirrel in 2026?

In 2026, Shirrel ranks #3,518 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shirrel most popular?

Shirrel reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #2,951 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shirrel a unisex name?

Yes — Shirrel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 37% of Shirrels assigned female and 63% assigned male historically.

What names go well with Shirrel?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shirrel include Estella, Bennette, Talford. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

### 👦 Similar Boy Names 

[👦EstellaPeak #2951](/estella)[👦BennettePeak #2951](/bennette)[👦TalfordPeak #2951](/talford)[👦LeornPeak #2951](/leorn)

### 👧 Similar Girl Names 

[👧AnetiaPeak #6104](/anetia)[👧ArviaPeak #6104](/arvia)[👧BeatricaPeak #6104](/beatrica)[👧BelverlyPeak #6104](/belverly)

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## About the name Shirrel 

Shirrel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Shirrel's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #2,951\. Use the chart and map above to compare Shirrel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1935 → ](/year/1935)
* [ Names of the 1930s → ](/decade/1930s)
* [ Names starting with "S" → ](/letter/s)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)
* [ Browse unisex names → ](/names/unisex)

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. 

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