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).

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