Holding steady.
Popularity of Shirla since 1930
Babies named Shirla per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shirla first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1930, during a period when newly coined names formed from popular components were common. Its peak year was 1936, after which usage gradually declined. The name has not ranked in the top 1000 in recent decades, and its trajectory has remained stable since then. Like many names of its era, Shirla likely drew from fashionable sounds in Shirley and Cheryl rather than any specific traditional root. No top states are associated with the name, indicating its distribution was widespread but low in volume. For parents interested in a distinctive vintage name with a mid-century character, Shirla offers a rare choice.
Shirla appears to be a 20th-century coinage, likely derived from names like Shirley and Cheryl. Shirley itself comes from an English place name meaning 'shire meadow' or 'bright clearing.' Cheryl became popular in the early 1900s, possibly as a variant of Cherry or a feminine form of Charles. Shirla may have been formed by combining elements from these names, gaining modest use in the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sherla, Shyrla
Sibling names for Shirla
Names that share Shirla's style, for a brother or sister.
