Shirley Labonte

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Shirley Labonte — English
747K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Shirley Labonte 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 Labonte: Aaron Labonte (born 1983), English professional footballer Benoît Labonté (born 1959), city councillor with the Vision Montréal party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bobby Labonte (born 1964), American race car driver Catherine Labonté, Canadian glass artist Charline Labonté (born 1982), women's ice hockey player Jean Labonté (born 1969), Canadian sledge hockey player Julie Labonté (born 1990), Canadian track and field athlete Justin Labonte (born 1981), former NASCAR Busch Series driver Philip Labonte (born 1975), American musician, lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains Rich. 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: Labonte

English

Aaron Labonte (born 1983), English professional footballer Benoît Labonté (born 1959), city councillor with the Vision Montréal party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bobby Labonte (born 1964), American race car driver Catherine Labonté, Canadian glass artist Charline Labonté (born 1982), women's ice hockey player Jean Labonté (born 1969), Canadian sledge hockey player Julie Labonté (born 1990), Canadian track and field athlete Justin Labonte (born 1981), former NASCAR Busch Series driver Philip Labonte (born 1975), American musician, lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains Rich.

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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 Labonte

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 Labonte:

3
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Labonte?
The surname Labonte originates from English. Aaron Labonte (born 1983), English professional footballer Benoît Labonté (born 1959), city councillor with the Vision Montréal party in Montreal, Quebec, Canada Bobby Labonte (born 1964), American race car driver Catherine Labonté, Canadian glass artist Charline Labonté (born 1982), women's ice hockey player Jean Labonté (born 1969), Canadian sledge hockey player Julie Labonté (born 1990), Canadian track and field athlete Justin Labonte (born 1981), former NASCAR Busch Series driver Philip Labonte (born 1975), American musician, lead singer of the American metalcore band All That Remains Rich.
How common is the surname Labonte?
The surname Labonte is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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