Girls name · New Jersey
Shirley in New Jersey
Shirley was the 1151st most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 6 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 11,891 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 146th |
| 1926 | 280 | 27th |
| 1942 | 212 | 46th |
| 1958 | 146 | 94th |
| 1973 | 30 | 233rd |
| 1989 | 15 | 453rd |
| 2005 | 19 | 430th |
| 2025 | 6 | 1151st |
Its rank among girls names in New Jersey fell from 146th in 1910 to 1151st in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in New Jersey in a single year was 631, in 1935. Its best showing was 5th 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 New Jersey?
Shirley was the 1151st most popular girls name in New Jersey in 2025, with 6 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 11,891 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in New Jersey?
In 2025, 6 babies were named Shirley in New Jersey. The most babies named Shirley in New Jersey in a single year was 631, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in New Jersey?
Shirley ranked 1151st among girls names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 5th 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.