Shirlene
Meaning of Shirlene
Shirlene is a female name with British English and American English pronunciations, both pronounced as shur-LEEN (/ʃərˈli:n/ in British English and /ʃərˈlin/ in American English). This name has variations such as Sherlene.
The origin of Shirlene is uncertain, as it does not have a specific cultural or historical background. However, it gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Looking at data for newborns in North Carolina, we can see that Shirlene had varying levels of popularity over the years. It reached its peak in 1964 when it ranked 413th among baby names in North Carolina, with 13 occurrences that year.
While not much is known about the associations or meanings behind the name Shirlene, it remains a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as shur-LEEN (/ʃərˈli:n/)
American English
- Pronunced as shur-LEEN (/ʃərˈlin/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Shirlene
| Shirlene King Pearson, also known as Ms. Juicy Baby, is a multi-talented American personality known for her roles in reality television, radio, acting, and talent management, with titles like "The Queen of Atlanta." |
| Shirlene Coelho is a Paralympian athlete who has won gold and silver medals in javelin and discus throw events at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Paralympic games. |
