Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright clearing, Shining Meadow, Bright Grassland
Pronunciation: SHUR-lee, /ˈʃɜrli/, SH ER L IY
Popularity Rank: #784
Originally a surname that was derived from an Old English place name meaning 'bright clearing'. It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century.
The name Shirley is of English origin and means Bright clearing, Shining Meadow, Bright Grassland, Country Meadow, Bright Meadow. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shirley is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Colombia, and 81 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SHUR-lee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʃɜrli/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH ER L IY
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Shirley correctly by listening to our 16 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Shirley correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Shirley with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Shirley might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Shirley spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Shirley is recorded 77,402 times globally, ranking it as the 784th most common name worldwide.
Shirley is most prevalent in United States of America, with 15,278 occurrences, making it the 384th most popular name in the country.
In Costa Rica, the name Shirley is found among 1 in every 60 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #384 | 1 : 118 |
| United Kingdom | #241 | 1 : 66 |
| Colombia | #374 | 1 : 194 |
| South Africa | #325 | 1 : 424 |
| Hong Kong | #50 | 1 : 88 |
| Malaysia | #199 | 1 : 430 |
| Peru | #304 | 1 : 228 |
| Singapore | #90 | 1 : 209 |
| Bolivia | #203 | 1 : 134 |
| Costa Rica | #95 | 1 : 60 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shirley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Stay updated with the most recent news about Shirley. Read on to catch up with Shirley's latest headlines
Last Updated: July 1, 2024 03:11 PM (GMT + 5.30)
Indian Baby Names German Baby Names French Baby Names American Baby Names Chinese Baby Names Danish Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Australian Baby Names Christian Baby Names
Shirl, Shirley Temple (if she appreciates the classic), Shirl-icious, Sunshine, Rile, Lee, The Shirley Pimpernel, Queen Shirley, Shosho, Lady S,
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Shirley? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Shirley. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.