Total births
576
Girls' name · since 1923
Shirleyann
Since 1923, U.S. Social Security records show 576 babies named Shirleyann, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 576
- total births
- 1923–2016
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Shirleyann sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 576 recorded since 1923.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shirleyann has been recorded 576 times among girls since 1923, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2016.
- 576 total births
- 1923–2016 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
576 girls have been named Shirleyann since 1923, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2016.
- 576
- total births
- 1923–2016
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Shirleyann was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
59 babies were named Shirleyann in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Shirleyann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shirleyann splits its recorded history at 1944: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1924 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 59 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shirleyann at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1923
Shirleyann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2016
- Peak year (1935)
- 59
- Annual births at peak, across 94 years of records
Shirleyann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Shirleyann's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Shirleyann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 61
1920s
61 births
- 1930s
1930s
222 births
- 1940s
1940s
192 births
- 1950s 41
1950s
41 births
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 222 births (39% of all-time use).
How Shirleyann compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shirleyann's total volume
Shirleyann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shirleyann by state
Where Shirleyann concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 20 | 3.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 11 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 9 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Hawaii | | 5 | 0.9% |
Pennsylvania share of Shirleyann's total US births 3.5%
Even split
20 of 576 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shirleyann? ▼
Since 1923, Social Security records show 576 babies named Shirleyann. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1935, with 59 births.
When was Shirleyann most popular? ▼
Shirleyann was most popular in the 1930s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Shirleyann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shirleyann are Pennsylvania (20 births), New York (11 births), Minnesota (9 births).
How long has the name Shirleyann been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shirleyann since 1923 -- 94 years through the most recent 2016 data.
What names are similar to Shirleyann? ▼
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 Shirleyann's data
- Shirleyann's decade-level peak was the 1930s (222 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Shirleyanns (20 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- 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 Shirleyann
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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, 1923–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shirleyann: Baby Name Since 1923 - 576 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shirleyann. 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 Shirleyann 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.