Girls name · California
Shirley in California
Shirley was the 1932nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 11 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, California families have named 31,779 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 184th |
| 1926 | 499 | 10th |
| 1943 | 858 | 18th |
| 1959 | 440 | 88th |
| 1976 | 87 | 307th |
| 1992 | 94 | 459th |
| 2009 | 47 | 804th |
| 2025 | 11 | 1932nd |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 184th in 1910 to 1932nd in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in California in a single year was 1,167, in 1935. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1935.
Across the country, Shirley reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (1935). See Shirley in every state →
How popular is Shirley in California?
Shirley was the 1932nd most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 11 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, California families have named 31,779 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in California?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Shirley in California. The most babies named Shirley in California in a single year was 1,167, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in California?
Shirley ranked 1932nd among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among girls names in 1935.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.