Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherryl since 1936
Babies named Sherryl per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sherryl's real moment was 1946.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 61 |
| 1940s | 1,108 |
| 1950s | 1,647 |
| 1960s | 991 |
| 1970s | 208 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherryl first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1936, at the tail end of the Great Depression. Its peak year came in 1946, when it was at its highest usage nationwide, reflecting a broader mid-century trend for names like Sherry and Cheryl. Despite its peak, Sherryl never achieved a top-100 rank, and as of the latest data in 2025, it remains unranked in national statistics, with an extremely low one-in-N incidence. The name has shown a stable trajectory over recent decades, neither rising nor falling significantly. While it was most frequently recorded in the 1940s, Sherryl did not have a notable revival in later decades. Today, it is considered a vintage choice that may appeal to parents seeking a retro, mid-century feel without common usage.
Sherryl is a variant of Sherry, which itself originates as a diminutive of the French chérie, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved.' It emerged in English-speaking countries in the early 20th century, often used as a given name independently or as a pet form of names like Cheryl. The spelling with a double 'r' and 'yl' ending became particularly popular in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sherry, Sher
Sibling names for Sherryl
Names that share Sherryl's style, for a brother or sister.
