Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharel since 1938
Babies named Sharel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sharel's real moment was 1942.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 87 |
| 1950s | 83 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 44 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharel is a rare variant of Cheryl, a mid-20th century coinage that saw its highest usage in the 1940s. According to Social Security data, Sharel's first recorded year was 1938, and it reached a peak in 1942. The name has remained extremely uncommon, with a stable trajectory and no significant revival. It has no recorded top states and is one of many spelling variants like Sheryl and Cheryl that flourished briefly mid-century. Though nearly absent today, Sharel carries the vintage charm of its era alongside the classic etymology of Charles.
Sharel is a variant of Cheryl, a name that emerged in the early 20th century, possibly as a combination of Cherry and Beryl or as a feminine form of Charles. Charles derives from the Germanic *karlaz, meaning 'free man'. The name Cheryl gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, and Sharel appeared as a less common spelling variant shortly after.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Shari, Cher
Sibling names for Sharel
Names that share Sharel's style, for a brother or sister.
