Shirley Drews

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shirley Drews — English
747K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shirley Drews 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 Drews: Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196. 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: Drews

English

Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196.

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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:

1900s
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Notable People Named Shirley Drews

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 Drews:

3
Expression Number

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

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Drews?
The surname Drews originates from English. Arthur Drews (1863-1935), German writer, historian and philosopher Annie Drews (born 1993), American volleyball player Berta Drews (1901-1987), German film actress Bill Drews (1870-1938), German lawyer and Prussian Minister of the Interior Carl Drews (1894–1983), German cinematographer Dani Drews (born 1999), American volleyball player Egon Drews (1926–2011), West German flatwater canoer Frank Drews (1916-1972), American baseball player Günter Drews (born 1967), German footballer Jürgen Drews (born 1945), German Schlager singer, musician, songwriter, actor and restaurateur Karl Drews (1920–196.
How common is the surname Drews?
The surname Drews is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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