Girls name · New York
Shirley in New York
Shirley was the 1081st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 14 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 44,774 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 76 | 95th |
| 1926 | 1,584 | 9th |
| 1943 | 619 | 50th |
| 1959 | 339 | 112th |
| 1976 | 102 | 194th |
| 1992 | 83 | 240th |
| 2009 | 43 | 441st |
| 2025 | 14 | 1081st |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 95th in 1910 to 1081st in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in New York in a single year was 2,025, 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 York?
Shirley was the 1081st most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 14 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 44,774 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in New York?
In 2025, 14 babies were named Shirley in New York. The most babies named Shirley in New York in a single year was 2,025, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in New York?
Shirley ranked 1081st among girls names in New York 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.