Girls name · California
Shirley in California
In 2025, 11 babies born in California were named Shirley, making it the #1932 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 31,779.
Popularity over time
Shirley in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | #184 |
| 1926 | 499 | #10 |
| 1943 | 858 | #18 |
| 1959 | 440 | #88 |
| 1976 | 87 | #307 |
| 1992 | 94 | #459 |
| 2009 | 47 | #804 |
| 2025 | 11 | #1932 |
No year in California had more Shirley births than 1935, when 1,167 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 1935, at #3.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #3 in 1935 to #1932 in 2025, starting at #184 in 1910 and ending at #1932 in 2025.
Michigan gave Shirley its highest national rank, #1, in 1935. See Shirley in every state →
How popular is Shirley in California?
In 2025, 11 babies born in California were named Shirley, making it the #1932 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 31,779.
How many babies are named Shirley in California?
California recorded 11 births of babies named Shirley in 2025.
What is the rank of Shirley in California?
Shirley ranked #1932 among girls names in California in 2025.
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.