Shirley Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Shirley is most popular in Vermont, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Shirley has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Shirley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 418th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 362nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 927th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2468th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8116th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 53rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 34th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 198th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 510th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 947th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1436th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Shirley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Shirley"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Shirley"
"Shirley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 418th of 7545 | 3,228 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 362nd of 6773 | 4,473 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 927th of 7552 | 1,218 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2468th of 10718 | 247 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8116th of 16616 | 56 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 53rd of 9107 | 84,152 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5th of 9204 | 361,029 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 34th of 12526 | 202,998 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 198th of 19264 | 23,929 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 510th of 27321 | 7,305 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 947th of 35406 | 4,133 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1436th of 30306 | 1,876 |
Regional Popularity of "Shirley" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
29.10% 412th/1416 |
39.74% 548th/1379 |
14.50% 343rd/2366 |
39.67% 453rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
24.13% 373rd/1546 |
31.88% 496th/1556 |
12.24% 288th/2353 |
36.72% 568th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
51.91% 1156th/2227 |
58.68% 1426th/2430 |
26.11% 745th/2853 |
52.76% 1464th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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53.10% 1868th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Shirley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
2.12% 30th/1416 |
2.61% 36th/1379 |
6.04% 143rd/2366 |
2.01% 23rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
0.32% 5th/1546 |
0.58% 9th/1556 |
0.21% 5th/2353 |
0.39% 6th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
2.25% 50th/2227 |
3.00% 73rd/2430 |
0.63% 18th/2853 |
1.73% 48th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.61% 253rd/2937 |
5.94% 207th/3483 |
4.26% 150th/3518 |
6.40% 259th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
17.39% 641st/3685 |
8.72% 390th/4475 |
9.66% 502nd/5194 |
8.50% 537th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
30.77% 1410th/4582 |
11.48% 593rd/5164 |
15.94% 1166th/7313 |
12.35% 922nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
48.04% 1914th/3984 |
21.82% 979th/4487 |
26.03% 1776th/6822 |
21.13% 1326th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Shirley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Shirley" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.