How Many People Are Named Sherril?
Complete statistics for the name Sherril: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherril is a very rare female name, with only 1,264 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 261,012 Americans. The majority of those named Sherril are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1953.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 73All 1,775 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherril Through the Generations
Sherril has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1953 with 82 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 90% being over 60 years old. This generational skew suggests that while the name remains stable, it's largely associated with an older demographic.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherril's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherril
How Many People Have the Name Sherril?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 115 people in the United States currently share the name Sherril. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,882,168 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sherril a Common or Rare Name?
Sherril 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 Sherril Mean?
Sherril means "creative variant of Sheila" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherril in SSA data, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.
When Was Sherril Most Popular?
The name Sherril reached peak popularity in 1953, with 82 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 Sherril?
Approximately 115 people named Sherril live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 115. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,882,168 Americans.
Is Sherril a rare name?
Sherril is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,882,168 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherril mean?
Sherril means "creative variant of Sheila" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherril more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 4% of people named Sherril are male and 96% are female.
When was Sherril most popular?
Sherril peaked in 1953 with 82 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.