Girls name · Virginia
Shirley in Virginia
Shirley was the 1353rd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 21,241 babies Shirley.
Popularity over time
Shirley in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 200th |
| 1925 | 162 | 39th |
| 1938 | 1,025 | 2nd |
| 1952 | 403 | 20th |
| 1965 | 112 | 81st |
| 1979 | 16 | 309th |
| 1994 | 7 | 688th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1353rd |
Its rank among girls names in Virginia fell from 200th in 1910 to 1353rd in 2025.
The most babies named Shirley in Virginia in a single year was 1,403, in 1936. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1936.
Across the country, Shirley reached its best rank of #1 in Michigan (1935). See Shirley in every state →
How popular is Shirley in Virginia?
Shirley was the 1353rd most popular girls name in Virginia in 2025, with 5 babies named Shirley that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 21,241 babies Shirley.
How many babies are named Shirley in Virginia?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Shirley in Virginia. The most babies named Shirley in Virginia in a single year was 1,403, in 1936.
What is the rank of Shirley in Virginia?
Shirley ranked 1353rd among girls names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among girls names in 1936.
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.