Total births
24
Girls' name · since 1955
Shirletta
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 24 babies named Shirletta, peaking in 1965. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1955–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
24 girls have been named Shirletta since 1955, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Shirletta recorded 24 times among girls since 1955, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 1971.
- 24 total births
- 1955–1971 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
24 girls have been named Shirletta since 1955, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1971.
- 24
- total births
- 1955–1971
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Shirletta was born in this single decade.
1965
Single peak year
7 babies were named Shirletta in 1965 - its busiest year on record.
Shirletta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shirletta's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1965 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shirletta at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1965
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1955
Shirletta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–1971
- Peak year (1965)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Shirletta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Shirletta's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Shirletta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s
1960s
13 births
- 1970s
1970s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 13 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shirletta? ▼
Since 1955, Social Security records show 24 babies named Shirletta. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1965, with 7 births.
When was Shirletta most popular? ▼
Shirletta was most popular in the 1960s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1965.
How long has the name Shirletta been used? ▼
Records for Shirletta go back to 1955, giving 17 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Shirletta? ▼
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 Shirletta's data
- Shirletta's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1970s (6) -- 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 Shirletta
Nearby Names Like Shirletta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shirletta
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 Shirletta side by side: Shirletta vs Shirley Shirletta vs Shiloh Shirletta 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, 1955–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shirletta: Baby Name Since 1955 - 24 Births, Peak 1965." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shirletta. 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 Shirletta 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.