Sheryl
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Dear; Darling
Background: The name Sheryl is derived from the combination of the name Cher and the suffix -yl. The name Cher originates from the French word 'cher,' which means 'dear' or 'darling,' enhancing the affectionate quality of Sheryl.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#439
Total births
79,012
Most popular decade
1950s
(91,332 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+341 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1921
Gender usage
0.3% male
99.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1932
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,776
- Peak year
- 1947
- Peak year births
- 13
- Peak rank
- #2,169
- Most recent year
- 1973
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #4,505
Female
- First year
- 1921
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #4,023
- Peak year
- 1957
- Peak year births
- 4,132
- Peak rank
- #112
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 24
- Recent rank
- #5,283
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).