Girls name · Illinois
Shirley in Illinois
Shirley was the 998th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 38,636 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 21 | 161st |
| 1925 | 1,113 | 8th |
| 1940 | 771 | 13th |
| 1955 | 398 | 58th |
| 1969 | 76 | 213th |
| 1984 | 19 | 511th |
| 1999 | 9 | 1077th |
| 2025 | 9 | 998th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 161st in 1910 to 998th in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in Illinois in a single year was 2,458, in 1935. Its best showing was 2nd 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 Illinois?
Shirley was the 998th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 9 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 38,636 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in Illinois?
In 2025, 9 babies were named Shirley in Illinois. The most babies named Shirley in Illinois in a single year was 2,458, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in Illinois?
Shirley ranked 998th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd 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.