girl's name
Shirla
SHUR-luh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 154
Shirla is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1965 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1936, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1930.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Shirla Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 21 |
How Popular Is Shirla?
In 1965, Shirla was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Shirla
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shirla Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shirla over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shirla
- English SHUR-luh
Sibling Names for Shirla
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shirla — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shirla
How popular is the name Shirla?
In 1965, Shirla was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Shirla a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirla is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shirla?
Shirla has 2 syllables.
When was Shirla most popular?
Shirla peaked in 1936, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.