Girls name · Minnesota
Shirley in Minnesota
Shirley was the 982nd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 14,286 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 10 | 126th |
| 1920 | 177 | 31st |
| 1930 | 474 | 5th |
| 1940 | 363 | 12th |
| 1949 | 256 | 26th |
| 1959 | 94 | 103rd |
| 1969 | 12 | 326th |
| 2025 | 5 | 982nd |
Its rank among girls names in Minnesota fell from 126th in 1910 to 982nd in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in Minnesota in a single year was 871, 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 Minnesota?
Shirley was the 982nd most popular girls name in Minnesota in 2025, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Minnesota families have named 14,286 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in Minnesota?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Shirley in Minnesota. The most babies named Shirley in Minnesota in a single year was 871, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in Minnesota?
Shirley ranked 982nd among girls names in Minnesota 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.