Girls name · Iowa
Shirley in Iowa
Shirley was the 466th most popular girls name in Iowa in 1978, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 13,585 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 174th |
| 1920 | 123 | 47th |
| 1929 | 492 | 4th |
| 1938 | 469 | 4th |
| 1947 | 271 | 24th |
| 1956 | 85 | 82nd |
| 1965 | 23 | 197th |
| 1978 | 5 | 466th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 174th in 1911 to 466th in 1978.
The most babies named Shirley in Iowa in a single year was 1,098, in 1935. Its best showing was #1 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 Iowa?
Shirley was the 466th most popular girls name in Iowa in 1978, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 13,585 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in Iowa?
In 1978, 5 babies were named Shirley in Iowa. The most babies named Shirley in Iowa in a single year was 1,098, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in Iowa?
Shirley ranked 466th among girls names in Iowa in 1978. Its best showing was #1 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.