Holding steady.
Popularity of Scheryl since 1943
Babies named Scheryl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 161 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Scheryl is a rare respelling of Cheryl, a name that enjoyed mid-20th-century popularity. First recorded in 1943, Scheryl saw its peak usage in 1956, though it never broke into the top 1,000 names for any year. The name's trajectory has remained stable, with little fluctuation in usage. Scheryl is primarily a girl's name, and its meaning, 'dear' or 'beloved', derives from the French chérie. This spelling variation reflects a trend of phonetic creativity in English naming, particularly in the 1950s, when the similar name Cheryl was at its height.
Scheryl is a modern respelling of Cheryl, which emerged in the early 20th century as a variant of Cherie. Cherie derives from the French word chérie, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, especially in the mid-20th century, with various spellings like Sheryl, Cheryll, and Scheryl reflecting phonetic creativity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Cherry
Sibling names for Scheryl
Names that share Scheryl's style, for a brother or sister.
