How Many People Are Named Shirel?
Complete statistics for the name Shirel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shirel is a very rare female name, with only 352 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 937,228 Americans. The majority of people named Shirel are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 360 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shirel Through the Generations
Shirel reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 25 births, but overall, it's a name that's slowly declining. With an average age of 20, most people named Shirel are young adults, with 315 under 30, 11 between 30 and 60, and 34 over 60. This distribution highlights how Shirel is predominantly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a relatively new choice in naming traditions.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shirel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shirel
How Many People Have the Name Shirel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 126 people in the United States currently share the name Shirel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,630,550 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shirel a Common or Rare Name?
Shirel is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shirel Mean?
Shirel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shirel in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shirel Most Popular?
The name Shirel reached peak popularity in 2022, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shirel?
Approximately 126 people named Shirel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 126. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,630,550 Americans.
Is Shirel a rare name?
Shirel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,630,550 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shirel mean?
Shirel means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shirel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shirel are male and 100% are female.
When was Shirel most popular?
Shirel peaked in 2022 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.