Shirleen Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHIR-leen / /ˈʃɪrliːn/English; Irish
Meaning
English: bright; Irish: little and slender
Historical & Cultural Background
Shirleen is a modern name that combines elements from both English and Irish origins. It is often considered a feminine variation of names like Shirley. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, reflecting trends in naming that favored unique and blended forms. It is not widely used in historical texts, making it a more contemporary choice.
Trend Summary
Shirleen has seen limited popularity in the United States, with occasional usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Shirley
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Shirleen was first seen in the United States in 1925. Shirleen has ranked as high as #917 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Utah, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Shirleen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Shirleen (1966)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 7 |
| 1931 | 16 |
| 1932 | 23 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 18 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1936 | 40 |
| 1937 | 32 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 32 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 28 |
| 1942 | 34 |
| 1943 | 22 |
| 1944 | 26 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1946 | 37 |
| 1947 | 45 |
| 1948 | 82 |
| 1949 | 54 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1951 | 50 |
| 1952 | 54 |
| 1953 | 71 |
| 1954 | 56 |
| 1955 | 50 |
| 1956 | 50 |
| 1957 | 47 |
| 1958 | 43 |
| 1959 | 52 |
| 1960 | 43 |
| 1961 | 46 |
| 1962 | 42 |
| 1963 | 45 |
| 1964 | 40 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 23 |
| 1967 | 24 |
| 1968 | 24 |
| 1969 | 27 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 29 |
| 1973 | 12 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |