How Many People Are Named Sherrell?
Complete statistics for the name Sherrell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherrell is a very rare female name, with only 2,641 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 124,965 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1989 with 86 births, but it's now considered stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 57All 3,221 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: 1989Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherrell Through the Generations
Sherrell has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1989 when 86 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Sherrell are over 60, accounting for 43% of the total, which gives the name a distinctly older-generation feel. With an average age of 57, Sherrell is more commonly found among those aged 30 to 60, indicating a generation gap in its usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherrell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherrell
How Many People Have the Name Sherrell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,486 people in the United States currently share the name Sherrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 133,326 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherrell a Common or Rare Name?
Sherrell 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 Sherrell Mean?
Sherrell 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 Sherrell in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.
When Was Sherrell Most Popular?
The name Sherrell reached peak popularity in 1989, with 86 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 Sherrell?
Approximately 2,486 people named Sherrell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,486. That works out to roughly 1 in 133,326 Americans.
Is Sherrell a rare name?
Sherrell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 133,326 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherrell mean?
Sherrell means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherrell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Sherrell are male and 93% are female.
When was Sherrell most popular?
Sherrell peaked in 1989 with 86 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.