Shirl
Shirl: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /สษหl/ ยท /สษl/
Meaning and origin of Shirl
- A short form of the female given name Shirley.
How popular is Shirl?
Since 1880, 1,323 girls and 448 boys in the U.S. have been named Shirl (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #715 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #1471 in 1938. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Shirl FAQ
What does the name Shirl mean?
A short form of the female given name Shirley.
How popular is the name Shirl?
Since 1880, 1,323 girls and 448 boys in the U.S. have been named Shirl (75% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #715 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #1471 in 1938. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Shirl a boy or girl name?
Shirl is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,323 girls and 448 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.