Holding steady.
Popularity of Sheril since 1935
Babies named Sheril per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 74 |
| 1950s | 256 |
| 1960s | 283 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sheril is a mid-20th-century American invention, first recorded in 1935. It belongs to a cluster of similar sounding names like Sheryl, Cheryl, and Sharil that were fashionable in the mid-1900s. Its peak year was 1964, reflecting the broader popularity of names with the "Sher-" sound during that era. Despite never cracking the top 1000, Sheril has maintained a steady but rare presence, with a stable trajectory in recent decades. The name's appeal lies in its soft, feminine sound and its connection to the more common Sheryl and Cheryl. Its top states of use are not recorded, indicating nationwide low usage.
Sheril is a modern English coinage, likely a blend of the names Sherry (itself a diminutive of Sharon or a variant of Cheryl) and the popular suffix -il, influenced by names like Cheryl or Sheryl. It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, peaking in usage during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Sherry
Sibling names for Sheril
Names that share Sheril's style, for a brother or sister.
