Shirley Imhoff

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shirley Imhoff — English
747K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shirley Imhoff 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 Imhoff: Imhoff family, one of the oldest patrician families in the German city of Nuremberg Anne Imhof (born 1978) German contemporary artist Berthold Imhoff (1868–1939), German-Canadian painter Daniel Imhof (born 1977), Canadian soccer player Darrall Imhoff (1938–2017), American basketball player Dominic Imhof (born 1982), Canadian soccer player, brother of Daniel Eduard Imhof (1895–1986), Swiss cartographer Facundo Imhoff (born 1989), Argentine volleyball player Floris van Imhoff (born 1964), Dutch curler Frank Imhoff (born 1968), German farmer and politician Fritz Imhoff (1891–1961), Austrian actor. 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: Imhoff

English

Imhoff family, one of the oldest patrician families in the German city of Nuremberg Anne Imhof (born 1978) German contemporary artist Berthold Imhoff (1868–1939), German-Canadian painter Daniel Imhof (born 1977), Canadian soccer player Darrall Imhoff (1938–2017), American basketball player Dominic Imhof (born 1982), Canadian soccer player, brother of Daniel Eduard Imhof (1895–1986), Swiss cartographer Facundo Imhoff (born 1989), Argentine volleyball player Floris van Imhoff (born 1964), Dutch curler Frank Imhoff (born 1968), German farmer and politician Fritz Imhoff (1891–1961), Austrian actor.

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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 Imhoff

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 Imhoff:

9
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Imhoff?
The surname Imhoff originates from English. Imhoff family, one of the oldest patrician families in the German city of Nuremberg Anne Imhof (born 1978) German contemporary artist Berthold Imhoff (1868–1939), German-Canadian painter Daniel Imhof (born 1977), Canadian soccer player Darrall Imhoff (1938–2017), American basketball player Dominic Imhof (born 1982), Canadian soccer player, brother of Daniel Eduard Imhof (1895–1986), Swiss cartographer Facundo Imhoff (born 1989), Argentine volleyball player Floris van Imhoff (born 1964), Dutch curler Frank Imhoff (born 1968), German farmer and politician Fritz Imhoff (1891–1961), Austrian actor.
How common is the surname Imhoff?
The surname Imhoff is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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