Bright meadow
A mid-century American elaboration of Shirley, combining the Old English elements 'scir' (bright or clear) and 'leah' (meadow) with the popular feminine suffix -ene. It rose to modest popularity in the 1930s and 1940s during the height of the Shirley Temple phenomenon.
Less common today
Shirlene isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,044 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Professional dancer and teacher
Gospel singer and vocalist
