unisex name
Shirrel
shuh-REL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Births on record 27
Shirrel is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 37% of recorded births with this name are girls. 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 1935, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1934.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Shirrel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Shirrel?
In 1965, Shirrel 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 Shirrel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Shirrel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Shirrel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Shirrel
- English shuh-REL
Sibling Names for Shirrel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Shirrel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Shirrel
How popular is the name Shirrel?
In 1965, Shirrel 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 Shirrel a girl's or a boy's name?
Shirrel is used for both girls and boys. About 37% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Shirrel?
Shirrel has 2 syllables.
When was Shirrel most popular?
Shirrel peaked in 1935, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.