Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherrel since 1921
Babies named Sherrel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sherrel's real moment was 1946.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 23 |
| 1930s | 34 | 40 |
| 1940s | 169 | 42 |
| 1950s | 242 | 7 |
| 1960s | 136 | 0 |
| 1970s | 85 | 0 |
| 1980s | 63 | 0 |
| 1990s | 39 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherrel is a feminine name of modern American origin, first recorded in 1936. It peaked in 1946, during a decade when many invented feminine names with similar sounds (like Cheryl and Sherry) were popular. The name likely arose as a blend or variation of these fashionable names. Sherrel's trajectory has been stable but very low, and it has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 names. It is considered a rare choice today.
The name Sherrel likely originated in the early 20th century as a feminine given name in the United States, possibly formed by blending elements from names like Shirley and Muriel or as a variant of Cheryl. It was first recorded in 1936 and saw modest use, peaking in the 1940s. The name has remained in occasional use but never entered the top ranks of popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Shel
Sibling names for Sherrel
Names that share Sherrel's style, for a brother or sister.
