Shirey is of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Sheridh, which means 'descendant of Sioda'. The name signifies one who is bold and fearless in battle. Historically, it has been anglicized to variations such as Sherry, Sherridan, and Sheridan. Shirey is a unisex given name, but it's more commonly used for males. It holds the number 3758 in popularity rank for boys' names in the United States.
The year 1941 saw seven babies named Shirey born annually.