Shirley Grantham

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shirley Grantham — English
747K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shirley Grantham 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 Grantham: Alexander Grantham (1899–1978), British colonial administrator Donald Grantham (born 1947), American composer Donte Grantham (born 1995), American basketball player Eric Grantham (1913–1989), British sports shooter George Grantham (baseball) (1900–1954), American baseball player George Grantham (economic historian) (born 1941), American economic historian George Grantham (musician) (born 1947), American drummer and vocalist Sir Guy Grantham (1900–1992), British Admiral, Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth Jared J. 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: Grantham

English

Alexander Grantham (1899–1978), British colonial administrator Donald Grantham (born 1947), American composer Donte Grantham (born 1995), American basketball player Eric Grantham (1913–1989), British sports shooter George Grantham (baseball) (1900–1954), American baseball player George Grantham (economic historian) (born 1941), American economic historian George Grantham (musician) (born 1947), American drummer and vocalist Sir Guy Grantham (1900–1992), British Admiral, Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth Jared J.

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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 Grantham

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 Grantham:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Grantham?
The surname Grantham originates from English. Alexander Grantham (1899–1978), British colonial administrator Donald Grantham (born 1947), American composer Donte Grantham (born 1995), American basketball player Eric Grantham (1913–1989), British sports shooter George Grantham (baseball) (1900–1954), American baseball player George Grantham (economic historian) (born 1941), American economic historian George Grantham (musician) (born 1947), American drummer and vocalist Sir Guy Grantham (1900–1992), British Admiral, Commander-in-Chief at Portsmouth Jared J.
How common is the surname Grantham?
The surname Grantham is shared by approximately 10K people worldwide.
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