Shirley is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1453 in 2024 with 151 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 339 births ranking #655. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 55.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 10,683 girls born was named Shirley. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.