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Sherrill
Pronounced SHER-il /ΛΚΙr.Ιͺl/Medium
Meaning: As a girl's name most likely an elaboration of Sheryl or Cheryl (20th-century names blending Cherry and Beryl), with an echo of the English surname Sherrill. The route is uncertain, which we note.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
Sherrill, as a girl's name, most likely elaborates Sheryl or Cheryl β modern names blending Cherry and Beryl β while echoing the English surname Sherrill. It found a mid-century audience, peaked in 1947, and faded after (said 'SHER-il'). The route is uncertain, which we note.
Sherrill belonged to the postwar nurseries and is rare today. Rare, soft, and vintage.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Sherrill mean?
Sherrill is most likely an elaboration of Sheryl/Cheryl with an English surname echo; the route is uncertain, which we note.
How do you pronounce Sherrill?
It's said SHER-il /ΛΚΙr.Ιͺl/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sherrill a boy or girl name?
Sherrill is used here as a girl's name.
How popular is Sherrill?
Sherrill peaked in the late forties and is rare today.