Shirley Beamon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shirley Beamon — English
747K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shirley Beamon is a name that combines English origins. The first name Shirley is a feminine given name of English origin. Shirley is a given name and a surname originating from the English place-name Shirley, which is derived from the Old English elements scire ("shire") or scīr ("bright, clear") and lēah ("wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure"). The name makes reference to the open space where the moot (an early English assembly of freemen which met to administer justice and discuss community issues) was held. The surname Beamon: Autry Beamon (born 1953), an American former American football player Bob Beamon (born 1946), an American former track and field athlete Charlie Beamon (1934–2016), an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball Charlie Beamon Jr. (born 1953), an American former first baseman Trey Beamon (born 1974), an American baseball player Willie Beamon (born 1970), an American former American football cornerback Beaman (surname) Shirley is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 747K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Shirley reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Shirley

English

Shirley is a given name and a surname originating from the English place-name Shirley, which is derived from the Old English elements scire ("shire") or scīr ("bright, clear") and lēah ("wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure"). The name makes reference to the open space where the moot (an early English assembly of freemen which met to administer justice and discuss community issues) was held.

Surname: Beamon

English

Autry Beamon (born 1953), an American former American football player Bob Beamon (born 1946), an American former track and field athlete Charlie Beamon (1934–2016), an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball Charlie Beamon Jr. (born 1953), an American former first baseman Trey Beamon (born 1974), an American baseball player Willie Beamon (born 1970), an American former American football cornerback Beaman (surname)

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Shirley is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Shirley by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Shirley Beamon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Shirley Beamon:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Shirley?
The first name Shirley originates from English. Shirley is a given name and a surname originating from the English place-name Shirley, which is derived from the Old English elements scire ("shire") or scīr ("bright, clear") and lēah ("wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure"). The name makes reference to the open space where the moot (an early English assembly of freemen which met to administer justice and discuss community issues) was held.
When was Shirley most popular?
The name Shirley reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Beamon?
The surname Beamon originates from English. Autry Beamon (born 1953), an American former American football player Bob Beamon (born 1946), an American former track and field athlete Charlie Beamon (1934–2016), an American former pitcher in Major League Baseball Charlie Beamon Jr. (born 1953), an American former first baseman Trey Beamon (born 1974), an American baseball player Willie Beamon (born 1970), an American former American football cornerback Beaman (surname)
How common is the surname Beamon?
The surname Beamon is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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