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Sharyl
Pronounced SHER-ul /ΛΚΙr.Ιl/Medium
Meaning: A respelling of Cheryl, a twentieth-century English name usually explained as a blend of Cherry and Beryl. A mid-century American form.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sharyl respells Cheryl, a twentieth-century name usually read as a blend of Cherry and Beryl. It rode the mid-century Cheryl wave, peaked in 1961, and faded after; the blend origin is inexact, which we note (said 'SHER-ul').
Sharyl belonged to the boomer nurseries and has grown rare since. Rare, midcentury, and soft.
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What does the name Sharyl mean?
Sharyl is a variant of Cheryl, usually explained as a blend of Cherry and Beryl.
How do you pronounce Sharyl?
It's said SHER-ul /ΛΚΙr.Ιl/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sharyl a boy or girl name?
Sharyl is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Sharyl?
Sharyl peaked in the early nineteen-sixties and is rare today.