Total births
181
Girls' name · since 1939
Shyrl
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 181 babies named Shyrl, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 181
- total births
- 1939–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
181 girls have been named Shyrl since 1939, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shyrl has been recorded 181 times among girls since 1939, 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 1939 to 1964.
- 181 total births
- 1939–1964 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
181 girls have been named Shyrl since 1939, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1964.
- 181
- total births
- 1939–1964
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Shyrl was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
14 babies were named Shyrl in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Shyrl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Shyrl splits its recorded history at 1954: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1939 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1946 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Shyrl at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Shyrl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1964
- Peak year (1946)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Shyrl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Shyrl's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Shyrl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
52 births
- 1950s
1950s
81 births
- 1960s
1960s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 81 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shyrl? ▼
181 babies have been named Shyrl since 1939. It was last recorded in 1964. The peak year was 1946 with 14 births.
When was Shyrl most popular? ▼
Shyrl was most popular in the 1950s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
How long has the name Shyrl been used? ▼
Shyrl has been recorded in Social Security data since 1939, spanning 26 years of data through 1964.
What names are similar to Shyrl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Shyanne, Shyla, Shyann, Shylah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shyrl's data
- Shyrl's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (81 total births) through the 1960s (42) -- 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 Shyrl
Nearby Names Like Shyrl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shyrl
Shyanne Girl
#3355 9,442 births
Shyla Girl
#1857 8,026 births
Shyann Girl
#8109 6,316 births
Shylah Girl
#5199 1,779 births
Shyanna Girl
1,725 births
Compare Shyrl side by side: Shyrl vs Shyanne Shyrl vs Shyla Shyrl vs Shyann
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, 1939–1964 (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. "Shyrl: Baby Name Since 1939 - 181 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shyrl. 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 Shyrl 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.