Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Shiri since 1960
Babies named Shiri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 60 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Shiri is a gentle, melodic Hebrew name that entered American usage in 1960. Its peak popularity came in 1978, though it has never ranked among the top 10,000 names. As of 2025, Shiri remains uncommon, appearing in about 1 in 267,878 births. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never experiencing a dramatic rise or fall. Shiri appeals to parents seeking a short, lyrical name with a clear meaning rooted in modern Hebrew culture.
Shiri derives from the Hebrew word 'shir' (song or poem) combined with the first-person possessive suffix 'i' (my), giving the literal meaning 'my song'. It has been used in modern Israel since the mid-20th century, gaining modest popularity in the 1970s and remaining a recognizable though uncommon name in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Shiri
Names that share Shiri's style, for a brother or sister.
