Shirley Hung

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shirley Hung — English
747K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shirley Hung 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 Hung: Hung is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Hung is the Mandarin Wade–Giles romanisation of multiple surnames spelled in pinyin as Hóng (洪, 红, 弘). The first two of those surnames are also spelled Hung in Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (the latter is spelled Wang). Hung is a Cantonese romanisation of the surname spelled in pinyin as Xióng (熊). 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: Hung

Vietnamese

Hung is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Hung is the Mandarin Wade–Giles romanisation of multiple surnames spelled in pinyin as Hóng (洪, 红, 弘). The first two of those surnames are also spelled Hung in Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (the latter is spelled Wang). Hung is a Cantonese romanisation of the surname spelled in pinyin as Xióng (熊).

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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 Hung

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 Hung:

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 Hung?
The surname Hung originates from Vietnamese. Hung is a non-pinyin romanisation of multiple Chinese surnames, based on different varieties of Chinese. Hung is the Mandarin Wade–Giles romanisation of multiple surnames spelled in pinyin as Hóng (洪, 红, 弘). The first two of those surnames are also spelled Hung in Hong Kong Government Cantonese Romanisation (the latter is spelled Wang). Hung is a Cantonese romanisation of the surname spelled in pinyin as Xióng (熊).
What are the origins of the name Shirley Hung?
The name Shirley Hung combines two different traditions: the first name Shirley has English roots, while the surname Hung originates from Vietnamese.
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