How Many People Are Named Sherryl?

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

Sherryl
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Sherryl, a very rare female name, is held by just 3,216 people in the US, making up 1 in 102,599 Americans. The majority of those named Sherryl are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1946.

~3,216
Living in US
1 in 102,599
Americans
1946
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cheryl
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Resilient
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,216
Worldwide Bearers
#48,294
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
48
🇳🇱 Netherlands
44
🇲🇾 Malaysia
43
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
31
🇶🇦 Qatar
18
🇸🇬 Singapore
12
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
9
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
6
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3 (0%)
♀ Female
3,214 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
575
Would be 30–60 (14%)
3,534
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 4,109 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: 1946

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
5

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

📜 Sherryl Through the Generations

Sherryl, a name that peaked in popularity in 1946 with 209 births, has seen a stable presence through the decades. Today, it's predominantly associated with older generations, with 86% of its bearers being over 60 years old. This trend suggests a strong connection to mid-20th century naming conventions, though it remains a unique choice even now.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 429
Texas 204
Michigan 182
New York 169
Illinois 145
Ohio 115
Georgia 99
Kansas 93
Louisiana 84
Iowa 73

✨ Similar Names to Sherryl

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sherryl's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Sherryl

How Many People Have the Name Sherryl?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,216 people in the United States currently share the name Sherryl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,599 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sherryl a Common or Rare Name?

Sherryl 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 Sherryl Mean?

Sherryl means "creative variant of Cheryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sherryl Most Popular?

The name Sherryl reached peak popularity in 1946, with 209 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 Sherryl?

Approximately 3,216 people named Sherryl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,109. That works out to roughly 1 in 102,599 Americans.

Is Sherryl a rare name?

Sherryl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,599 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sherryl mean?

Sherryl means "creative variant of Cheryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Sherryl more male or female?

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

When was Sherryl most popular?

Sherryl peaked in 1946 with 209 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 US3,216
All-Time Births4,109
1 in X1 in 102,599
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1946
World Rank#48,294
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.