Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharol since 1934
Babies named Sharol per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1949, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sharol's real moment was 1943.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 353 |
| 1950s | 322 |
| 1960s | 178 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Sharol is a mid-20th century variant of Cheryl, sharing its etymological roots in the Germanic 'free man' or French 'dear one'. First recorded in 1934, it reached its peak popularity in 1943, during the height of similar '-yl' names like Cheryl and Sheryl. Despite never ranking in the top 1000, it saw modest use in the 1940s. The name has remained stable but rare, with a trajectory indicating very few annual births. Its appeal lies in its vintage sound and connection to the more common Cheryl, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name from that era.
Sharol is a variant spelling of Cheryl, a 20th-century coinage derived from the French name Chérie, meaning 'dear one', or more commonly considered a feminine form of Charles. The name Charles comes from the Germanic word *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. Sharol emerged in English-speaking countries in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of names ending in '-ol' or '-yl'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Cherry, Lolly
Sibling names for Sharol
Names that share Sharol's style, for a brother or sister.
