How Many People Are Named Sherell?

Complete statistics for the name Sherell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sherell
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sherell is a very rare female name, with only 1,393 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 236,844 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1987 with 76 births, and it's been stable ever since.

~1,393
Living in US
1 in 236,844
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,385
Worldwide Bearers
#152,025
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,777
🇵🇭 Philippines
424
🇯🇲 Jamaica
49
🇿🇦 South Africa
33
🇬🇧 England
32
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
11
🇹🇼 Taiwan
8
🇦🇺 Australia
6
🇬🇧 Wales
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2 (0%)
♀ Female
1,392 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
97
Would be under 30 (7%)
1,154
Would be 30–60 (78%)
229
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 1,480 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
90

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sherell Through the Generations

Sherell has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1987 when 76 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 1,393 people named Sherell living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that the name is well-represented across different generations, though it's most commonly found among middle-aged individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 63
Louisiana 62
Florida 57
Pennsylvania 40
California 33
Georgia 10
New Jersey 10
Texas 9
DC 5
Maryland 5

✨ Similar Names to Sherell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sherell's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sherell

How Many People Have the Name Sherell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,393 people in the United States currently share the name Sherell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 236,844 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sherell a Common or Rare Name?

Sherell is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sherell Mean?

Sherell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sherell in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sherell Most Popular?

The name Sherell reached peak popularity in 1987, with 76 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sherell?

Approximately 1,393 people named Sherell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,480. That works out to roughly 1 in 236,844 Americans.

Is Sherell a rare name?

Sherell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 236,844 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sherell mean?

Sherell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sherell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherell are male and 100% are female.

When was Sherell most popular?

Sherell peaked in 1987 with 76 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,393
All-Time Births1,480
1 in X1 in 236,844
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1987
World Rank#152,025
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.