girl's name
Shirlean
shur-LEEN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 336
Shirlean is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 8 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 1960, when 21 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1937.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shirlean Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 116 |
| 1960s | 92 |
| 1970s | 13 |
How Popular Is Shirlean?
In 1971, Shirlean was given to 8 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 Shirlean
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shirlean Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shirlean over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shirlean
- English shur-LEEN
Sibling Names for Shirlean
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shirlean — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shirlean
How popular is the name Shirlean?
In 1971, Shirlean was given to 8 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 Shirlean a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirlean is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Shirlean?
Shirlean has 2 syllables.
When was Shirlean most popular?
Shirlean peaked in 1960, when 21 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.