Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherlie since 1915
Babies named Sherlie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1947, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sherlie's real moment was 1940.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 83 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherlie is a vintage name that reached its highest point of use in the 1940s. Although its exact rank isn't known for that peak year, the name saw consistent usage during that decade before falling out of favor. By 2025, it is rare, with no recorded instances in the latest data. The name likely follows the trend of surname-inspired names ending in -ie, popular in the early 20th century. For families looking for a retro name with a familiar sound, Sherlie offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Shirley.
Sherlie is a variant of Shirley, a name derived from an English surname meaning 'bright clearing' from Old English scir 'bright' and leah 'clearing'. It emerged as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, where it followed the pattern of adding -ie or -y to surnames. The name saw its peak usage in the 1940s, after which it declined steadily.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Sherry
Sibling names for Sherlie
Names that share Sherlie's style, for a brother or sister.
