Holding steady.
Popularity of Shirlena since 1957
Babies named Shirlena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Shirlena's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 35 |
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shirlena is a rare American coinage that first appeared in 1957. It reached its highest usage in 1968, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Its trajectory has been stable with very low usage. The name blends the familiar Shirley with a feminine suffix, reflecting mid-century naming trends. Because it has never been common, Shirlena has no strong associations with any particular region or culture.
Shirlena is a modern coinage, blending the name Shirley (from an English place name meaning 'bright clearing') with the popular suffix -ena or the name Lena. It emerged in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, and has never been widely used.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Shirl, Lena, Sherry
Variants: Shirleena, Shirlene
Sibling names for Shirlena
Names that share Shirlena's style, for a brother or sister.
