Total births
154
Girls' name · since 1930
Shirla
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 154 babies named Shirla, peaking in 1936. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 154
- total births
- 1930–1965
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
154 girls have been named Shirla since 1930, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shirla has been recorded 154 times among girls since 1930, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 1965.
- 154 total births
- 1930–1965 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
154 girls have been named Shirla since 1930, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1965.
- 154
- total births
- 1930–1965
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Shirla was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
12 babies were named Shirla in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Shirla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shirla splits its recorded history at 1948: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1936 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shirla at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1930
Shirla popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–1965
- Peak year (1936)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Shirla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Shirla's strongest decade.
50 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Shirla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s
1940s
36 births
- 1950s
1950s
50 births
- 1960s
1960s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 50 births (32% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shirla? ▼
154 babies have been named Shirla since 1930. It was last recorded in 1965. The peak year was 1936 with 12 births.
When was Shirla most popular? ▼
Shirla was most popular in the 1950s decade with 50 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
How long has the name Shirla been used? ▼
Records for Shirla go back to 1930, giving 36 years of history through 1965.
What names are similar to Shirla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shirley, Shiloh, Shira, Shirlee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shirla's data
- Shirla's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (50 total births) through the 1960s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shirla
Nearby Names Like Shirla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shirla
Shirley Girl
#1452 686,383 births
Shiloh Girl
#260 15,117 births
Shira Girl
#2334 5,815 births
Shirlee Girl
#15433 5,709 births
Shirlene Girl
4,856 births
Compare Shirla side by side: Shirla vs Shirley Shirla vs Shiloh Shirla vs Shira
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1930–1965 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shirla: Baby Name Since 1930 - 154 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shirla. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shirla draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.