Shirl is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin. It was particularly popular during the early to mid-20th century, often used as a feminine name but sometimes also appearing as a masculine one. The name Shirl may have been created by combining elements from other names like Shirley or Sheryl, giving it a familiar yet individual sound. Spelling variations of this name include Shirlee, Shyrle, and Sharlee, among others.
The name Shirl experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable peak occurring between 1962 and 1964. The highest number of births recorded was 210 in 1964, which is more than triple the number of births in any other year. However, it's important to note that this popularity was short-lived, as there were only 91 births in 1965 and a further decline thereafter. By the late 1970s and early 1980s, the name Shirl had fallen out of favor, with fewer than ten births recorded each year from 1974 onwards. Overall, there were 1323 babies named Shirl over this period.