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Shire Girl

Popularity: #945 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHY-er / ˈʃaɪər

English; Old English

Meaning

English: dweller by the shire; Old English: district or division of land

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Shire is derived from the Old English word 'scir', which means a division or district. It is often associated with rural areas and has connotations of pastoral beauty. The term 'shire' is commonly used in England to denote a historic county or administrative division. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly influenced by literature and media.

Trend Summary

The name Shire has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Shire was first seen in the United States in 1964. Shire has ranked as high as #1235 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Shire has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19645
19926
20035
20186
20235
20245