How Many People Are Named Sherrell?

Complete statistics for the name Sherrell in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Sherrell
Very Rare
3,221
Estimated People
1 in 102,453
1 in X Americans
1989
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
439 (14%)
♀ Female
2,782 (86%)
14%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 57

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 37
California 131
DC 5
Florida 36
Georgia 31
Illinois 49
Louisiana 31
Maryland 45
Michigan 10
Missouri 22
North Carolina 12
New York 78
Ohio 7
Pennsylvania 31
South Carolina 11
Tennessee 5
Texas 106
Virginia 21
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 75.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Sherrell

How Many People Have the Name Sherrell in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,221 people in the United States currently share the name Sherrell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,453 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Sherrell a Common or Rare Name?

Sherrell is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Sherrell Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Sherrell are covered in full on the Sherrell name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Sherrell Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Sherrell in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female. Sherrell leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Sherrell Most Popular?

The name Sherrell reached peak popularity in 1989, with 86 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Sherrell Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Sherrell across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sherrell?

Approximately 3,221 people in the United States share the name Sherrell, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Sherrell a rare name?

Sherrell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,453 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sherrell mean?

The meaning and origin of Sherrell is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Sherrell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Sherrell are male and 86% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Sherrell most popular?

The name Sherrell reached its peak in 1989, with 86 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People3,221
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 102,453
GenderFemale
Avg Age57
Peak Year1989
Male %14%
Female %86%

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