Sheryl

Sheryl is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 24 girls in the United States.

Sheryl at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sheryl

Sheryl belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sheryl first appears in Social Security records in 1921. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #112 in 1957, and in 2024 24 babies received the name — 78,812 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sheryl in US records

First recorded (US)
1921
Best US rank
#112 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Babies named Sheryl in 2024
24
Total since 1880
78,812

Sheryl in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1450 in 1997
Babies named Sheryl in 2025
3
Total since 1996
88

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sheryl mean?

The meaning of Sheryl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sheryl a boy or girl name?

Sheryl is a girl name. In 2024, 24 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sheryl?

Sheryl comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sheryl?

Sheryl first appears in US records in 1921. Its best-ever ranking was #112 in 1957, and 24 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.