Girls name · Tennessee
Shirley in Tennessee
Shirley was the 1288th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 19,247 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | 293rd |
| 1924 | 43 | 159th |
| 1936 | 1,112 | 3rd |
| 1949 | 767 | 10th |
| 1962 | 128 | 64th |
| 1975 | 17 | 285th |
| 1988 | 10 | 438th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1288th |
Its rank among girls names in Tennessee fell from 293rd in 1910 to 1288th in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in Tennessee in a single year was 1,128, in 1935. Its best showing was 3rd 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 Tennessee?
Shirley was the 1288th most popular girls name in Tennessee in 2025, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Tennessee families have named 19,247 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in Tennessee?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Shirley in Tennessee. The most babies named Shirley in Tennessee in a single year was 1,128, in 1935.
What is the rank of Shirley in Tennessee?
Shirley ranked 1288th among girls names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd 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.