Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherrill since 1912
Babies named Sherrill per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 117 |
| 1920s | 39 | 226 |
| 1930s | 763 | 506 |
| 1940s | 2,312 | 533 |
| 1950s | 2,096 | 308 |
| 1960s | 1,094 | 158 |
| 1970s | 356 | 62 |
| 1980s | 206 | 0 |
| 1990s | 56 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherrill first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, a relatively late entry for a given name. It reached its highest popularity in 1944, the peak year for many surname-style feminine names of that era. Although the name has seen a stable trajectory since then and is rarely given today, its heyday in the mid-20th century places it among the distinctive midcentury choices. No top states are associated with Sherrill in Social Security data, reflecting its modest but widespread usage. Variants like Sherryl and Sherryll show the flexibility of the name's spelling, while nicknames Sherry and Sheri keep it comfortably accessible.
Sherrill originated as a surname derived from an Old English place name, combining 'scir' (bright, shire) and 'hyll' (hill). It became used as a given name, particularly for girls, in the early 20th century, peaking in the 1940s. The name follows the trend of using surname-derived names ending in '-ill' or '-elle' for girls, like Cheryl and Merle.
Where Sherrill is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Sheri, Shera
Sibling names for Sherrill
Names that share Sherrill's style, for a brother or sister.
