Holding steady.
Popularity of Shirleen since 1925
Babies named Shirleen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 27 |
| 1930s | 241 |
| 1940s | 384 |
| 1950s | 526 |
| 1960s | 362 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 27 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shirleen is a mid-20th-century American invention that never achieved widespread popularity. First recorded in 1925, it reached its peak usage in 1948, during the height of the Shirley and Eileen name trends. Despite its peak year of 1948, the name has remained a low-frequency choice, with a stable trajectory that has never seen a revival. Its rarity today means that no state data is available for current trends. The name's construction follows a common pattern of combining a familiar root with a feminine suffix, a practice that was particularly fashionable in the 1940s and 1950s. While not a household name, Shirleen carries a vintage charm for those seeking a distinct but accessible sound.
Shirleen appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending the popular mid-20th-century name Shirley with the feminine suffix -leen, seen in names like Eileen and Kathleen. It also may have been influenced by the name Sheryl. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1925, peaked in usage during the 1940s, and has since declined, remaining rare in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shir, Leen
Sibling names for Shirleen
Names that share Shirleen's style, for a brother or sister.
