John vs Shirley
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Shirley
Gender: boy
Origin: English
Meaning: Bright meadow
Peak: 1935 (3.90%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Shirley |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.01% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.02% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.03% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.08% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.38% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.27% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 1.51% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.90% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.31% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.09% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.03% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.02% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.01% |
FAQ
Is John or Shirley more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Shirley peaked in 1935.
What do John and Shirley mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Shirley means "Bright meadow".