Sheryl
Sheryl: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sheryl
- A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Cheryl and Shirley.
How popular is Sheryl?
Since 1880, 78,826 girls and 200 boys in the U.S. have been named Sheryl (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #2235 in 1947. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Sheryl
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Sheryl FAQ
What does the name Sheryl mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, variant of Cheryl and Shirley.
How popular is the name Sheryl?
Since 1880, 78,826 girls and 200 boys in the U.S. have been named Sheryl (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 1957. Its highest rank for boys was #2235 in 1947. In 2025, 13 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sheryl a boy or girl name?
Sheryl is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 78,826 girls and 200 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.