How Many People Are Named Sherl?
Complete statistics for the name Sherl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherl is a very rare female name, with only 299 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,103,182 Americans. The majority of those named Sherl are over 60, reflecting its status as a name more popular among older generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 66All 354 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: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherl Through the Generations
Sherl has seen its peak popularity in 1964 when 29 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with a significant portion of its bearers now aged 66 on average. As of today, 82% of people named Sherl are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherl
How Many People Have the Name Sherl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 299 people in the United States currently share the name Sherl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,103,182 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherl a Common or Rare Name?
Sherl 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 Sherl Mean?
Sherl means "creative variant of Sher" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherl in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherl Most Popular?
The name Sherl reached peak popularity in 1964, with 29 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 Sherl?
Approximately 299 people named Sherl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 354. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,103,182 Americans.
Is Sherl a rare name?
Sherl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,103,182 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherl mean?
Sherl means "creative variant of Sher" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherl are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherl most popular?
Sherl peaked in 1964 with 29 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.