Gender: Male
Charles William Shirley Brooks was an English journalist and novelist. Born in London, he began his career in a solicitor's office. Shortly afterwards he took to writing, and contributed to various periodicals. In 1851 he joined the staff of Punch, to which he contributed "Essence of Parliament," and on the death of Mark Lemon in 1870 he succeeded him as editor. He published a few novels, including Aspen Court and The Gordian Knot.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on June 4, 2024
On the name Shirley Brooks, Shirley means Shining Meadow, Bright Grassland, Country Meadow, Bright Meadow. Brooks means Son of Brooke, Running Water, Near the Stream or Brook, Of the Brook.
The name Shirley Brooks is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shirley is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Colombia, and 81 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Shirley is recorded 77,402 times globally, ranking it as the 784th most common name worldwide.
Shirley is most prevalent in United States of America, with 15,278 occurrences, making it the 384th most popular name in the country.
In Costa Rica, the name Shirley is found among 1 in every 60 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #384 | 1 : 118 |
| United Kingdom | #241 | 1 : 66 |
| Colombia | #374 | 1 : 194 |
| South Africa | #325 | 1 : 424 |
| Hong Kong | #50 | 1 : 88 |
| Malaysia | #199 | 1 : 430 |
| Peru | #304 | 1 : 228 |
| Singapore | #90 | 1 : 209 |
| Bolivia | #203 | 1 : 134 |
| Costa Rica | #95 | 1 : 60 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shirley from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Charles William Shirley Brooks was an English journalist and novelist. Born in London, he began his career in a solicitor's office. Shortly afterwards he took to writing, and contributed to various periodicals. In 1851 he joined the staff of Punch, to which he contributed "Essence of Parliament," and on the death of Mark Lemon in 1870 he succeeded him as editor. He published a few novels, including Aspen Court and The Gordian Knot.
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