How Many People Are Named Sherly?
Complete statistics for the name Sherly: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherly is a rare female name, with only 1,016 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 324,713 Americans. The majority of people named Sherly are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 33 is associated with spiritual guidance and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,050 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: 2008Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherly Through the Generations
Sherly peaked in popularity in 2008 with 50 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Sherly is 30, with a significant portion of the population under 30, indicating it's a relatively new generation name. Among the 1,016 living Sherlys, 637 are under 30, 296 are between 30 and 60, and 117 are over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherly's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherly
How Many People Have the Name Sherly?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,016 people in the United States currently share the name Sherly. That works out to roughly 1 in every 324,713 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherly a Common or Rare Name?
Sherly 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 Sherly Mean?
Sherly means "creative variant of Shirley" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherly in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherly Most Popular?
The name Sherly reached peak popularity in 2008, with 50 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Sherly?
Approximately 1,016 people named Sherly live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,050. That works out to roughly 1 in 324,713 Americans.
Is Sherly a rare name?
Sherly is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 324,713 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherly mean?
Sherly means "creative variant of Shirley" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherly more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherly are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherly most popular?
Sherly peaked in 2008 with 50 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.