Shirlene

Shirlene is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Shirlene at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Shirlene

Shirlene belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Shirlene first appears in Social Security records in 1923. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #520 in 1936, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 4,856 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shirlene in US records

First recorded (US)
1923
Best US rank
#520 in 1936
Peak year
1956
Total since 1880
4,856

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shirlene mean?

The meaning of Shirlene is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Shirlene a boy or girl name?

Shirlene is a girl name.

What origin is the name Shirlene?

Shirlene comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Shirlene?

Shirlene first appears in US records in 1923. Its best-ever ranking was #520 in 1936, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].