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Shirelle

A feminine name possibly inspired by the French word "sire" meaning "lord" or "noble lady."

Name Census estimates that about 641 living Americans carry the first name Shirelle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shirelle today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shirelle births was 1969 (35 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Shirelle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

641

~ 1 in 534,718 Americans

Peak year

1969

35 babies that year

Average age

48

years old

2021 SSA rank

#14,999

Tracked since 1961

Popularity

Shirelle: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Shirelle from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 212 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.

Babies born per year

09182635197019801990200020102020

Decades

Shirelle by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shirelle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1960s0209209
1970s0212212
1980s0187187
1990s09191
2000s066
2020s066

Geography

Where Shirelles live

The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Shirelle, while Pennsylvania, California, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.

Origin

Meaning and history of Shirelle

The name Shirelle has its roots in the French language, originating from the combination of the words "chérir" (to cherish) and "belle" (beautiful). It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century, when French culture and language held significant influence across Europe.

Historically, the name Shirelle was predominantly used in French-speaking regions, particularly in northern France and parts of modern-day Belgium. It was often bestowed upon young girls as a way to express the parents' affection and admiration for their child's beauty and cherished nature.

While there are no known direct references to the name Shirelle in ancient texts or religious scriptures, the components of the name, "chérir" and "belle," have long been associated with themes of love, devotion, and physical attractiveness in various literary works and poetic expressions throughout the centuries.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Shirelle can be traced back to the late 15th century, when it appeared in certain French parish records and family registries. One notable figure from history who bore the name Shirelle was a French noblewoman named Shirelle de Montfort, who lived during the 16th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and her charitable works.

Another historical figure named Shirelle was a French actress and singer from the 17th century, Shirelle DuPont, who graced the stages of Paris and gained recognition for her performances in various theatrical productions.

In the 18th century, Shirelle Delacroix, a renowned French botanist, made significant contributions to the study of plant life and earned acclaim for her extensive research and published works on the subject.

The 19th century saw the rise of Shirelle Beaumont, a French feminist and activist who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's rights and equal opportunities during a time of social and political upheaval.

In the 20th century, Shirelle Charpentier, a French painter and sculptor, left a lasting impact on the art world with her innovative techniques and thought-provoking works, which explored themes of identity, femininity, and the human condition.

While the name Shirelle has its origins in French culture, it has since been adopted and adapted across various regions and cultures, with variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the essence of its meaning – cherished beauty – remains a consistent thread throughout its historical journey.

People

Shirelle + last name combinations

How many people share a full name with Shirelle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.

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FAQ

Shirelle: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Shirelle?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 641 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shirelle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 534,718 US residents.

Is Shirelle a common name?

We classify Shirelle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 711 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Shirelle most popular?

The single biggest year for Shirelle was 1969, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shirelle is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

Is Shirelle a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shirelle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

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