Sherley
Sherley: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sherley
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Variant of Shirley.
How popular is Sherley?
Since 1880, 1,238 girls and 264 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherley (82% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1544 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1717 in 1936. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Sherley
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sherley
Sister and brother names that share Sherley's Surname roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Sherley FAQ
What does the name Sherley mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname. A male given name transferred from the surname. A female given name transferred from the surname. Variant of Shirley.
What is the origin of the name Sherley?
Sherley is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Sherley?
Since 1880, 1,238 girls and 264 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherley (82% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1544 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1717 in 1936. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Sherley a boy or girl name?
Sherley is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (1,238 girls and 264 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.