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Sherril

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How to Pronounce Sherril

Pronounced SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/High

Meaning: Sherril is a variant of Cheryl or Sheryl, a name that emerged in the early twentieth century, generally explained as a blend of Cherie, 'darling', with Beryl, the gemstone, or as an elaboration of Cherry. Sherril fixes the softer Sh- sound on the page.Low

In 30 seconds: Sherril is a spelling of Cheryl, a mid-century blend of Cherie, 'darling', and Beryl. It crested in the early nineteen-fifties.
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningSherril is a variant of Cheryl or Sheryl, a name that emerged in the early twentieth century, generally explained as a blend of Cherie, 'darling', with Beryl, the gemstone, or as an elaboration of Cherry. Sherril fixes the softer Sh- sound on the page.
U.S. rank (1986)#10702 ↘ Falling
1986 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1953
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,622

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195319331986

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sherril is one of the numerous spellings of Cheryl and Sheryl, a name of the early twentieth century usually traced to a blend of Cherie, 'darling', and the gem name Beryl. When Cheryl soared in the fifties, families spelled the sound many ways, and Sherril is among them.

It reached its high point around 1953 and receded as the Cheryl wave cooled. A woman named Sherril at the peak is now in her early seventies. It has not revived; Cheryl remains the familiar spelling, so a parent should expect this form to be corrected, while Sherri makes an easy short form.

Did you know? Sherril belongs to the great Cheryl family that bloomed after the name took off mid-century; the -il ending and Sh- start make it one of the many personal spellings parents chose, and it peaked around 1953.
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Sherril — Variant of Cheryl/Sheryl, blend of Cherie+Beryl; SSA peak 1953

Variations

CherylSherylSherrill

Nicknames

SherriSher

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If you like Sherril…

Cheryl— the standard spelling Sherril varies
Sheryl— the Sh- spelling of the same name
Sherry— a same-era short cousin from Cherie
Sherrill— a like -ill spelling of the same name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherril mean?

Sherril is a form of Cheryl, usually explained as a blend of Cherie, 'darling', with the gem name Beryl.

How do you pronounce Sherril?

It's said SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sherril a boy or girl name?

Sherril is used here as a girl's name, as a form of Cheryl.

How popular is Sherril?

Sherril was an uncommon spelling that crested in the early nineteen-fifties with the Cheryl wave and has been rare since.

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