Shirleen is an attractive, yet uncommon, female given name of American origin. Derived from the Irish surname O'Shiel, which means 'descendant of Seamus', Shirleen is often associated with warmth and charm, much like the vibrant colors of its Irish roots. The name has a unique, almost musical quality to it, making it memorable without being overly common. It's a beautiful choice for parents looking for something distinctive yet approachable for their daughter.
The name Shirleen experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the decades. It started with a peak of 82 births in 1948, which was likely influenced by the trend of naming children after popular culture or notable figures of that time. However, from the late 1950s onwards, there was a steady decline in its usage, reaching as low as 6 births in some years (1976, 1985, 1990, and 1991). Despite this decrease, Shirleen remained somewhat consistent with an average of around 20-30 births per year from the late 1960s to the early 1980s. After the mid-1980s, it became quite rare, with only a handful of births each year. Overall, there were a total of 1790 recorded births for Shirleen across these years.