How Many People Are Named Shirlean?
Complete statistics for the name Shirlean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shirlean is a very rare female name, with only 253 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,306,641 Americans. The vast majority of those named Shirlean are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1960.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents adaptability and freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 72All 336 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: 1960Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shirlean Through the Generations
Shirlean has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1960 with 21 births. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 302 out of 253 individuals being over 60 years old. This generational skew suggests that Shirlean is a name deeply rooted in the past, yet it maintains a stable position among classic names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shirlean's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shirlean
How Many People Have the Name Shirlean?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 253 people in the United States currently share the name Shirlean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,306,641 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shirlean a Common or Rare Name?
Shirlean 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 Shirlean Mean?
Shirlean means "creative variant of Shirley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shirlean in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shirlean Most Popular?
The name Shirlean reached peak popularity in 1960, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Shirlean?
Approximately 253 people named Shirlean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 336. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,306,641 Americans.
Is Shirlean a rare name?
Shirlean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,306,641 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shirlean mean?
Shirlean means "creative variant of Shirley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shirlean more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shirlean are male and 100% are female.
When was Shirlean most popular?
Shirlean peaked in 1960 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.