Shirleyann Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHUR-lee-ann / /ˈʃɜrliˌæn/English; American
Meaning
English: bright meadow; American: combination of Shirley and Ann
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Shirleyann is a modern combination of the names Shirley and Ann. Shirley has Old English roots, originally referring to a 'bright meadow' or 'clearing'. Ann is derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The combination reflects a trend in the 20th century to create unique names by blending traditional ones.
Trend Summary
Shirleyann has seen limited popularity and is considered a unique name choice.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shirleyann was first seen in the United States in 1923. Shirleyann has ranked as high as #782 nationally, which occurred in 1935, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Minnesota, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Shirleyann has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shirleyann (1944)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 14 |
| 1930 | 15 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1935 | 59 |
| 1936 | 31 |
| 1937 | 20 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 12 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 23 |
| 1945 | 22 |
| 1946 | 28 |
| 1947 | 19 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |