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Sherryl

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Pronounced SHERR-il /ˈʃɛr.əl/Medium

Meaning: Sherryl is a variant of Cheryl (Sheryl), a name that emerged in the early twentieth century, generally explained as a blend of Cherie ('darling') and Beryl (the gemstone). The doubled spelling is a mid-century flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern blend, restyled: Sherryl varies Cheryl, from Cherie + Beryl (said 'SHERR-il').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningSherryl is a variant of Cheryl (Sheryl), a name that emerged in the early twentieth century, generally explained as a blend of Cherie ('darling') and Beryl (the gemstone). The doubled spelling is a mid-century flourish.
U.S. rank (1995)#13154 ↗ Rising
1995 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,104

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719361995

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

Sherryl is a variant of Cheryl, itself a twentieth-century coinage usually traced to a blend of Cherie and Beryl. As Cheryl became hugely popular, spellings like Sherryl multiplied, cresting around 1957. It faded with the broader Cheryl trend.

Uncommon now, it reads as an ornate period spelling. Soft, familiar, and of its decade.

Did you know? Sherryl is a dressed-up spelling of Cheryl — a name coined by blending Cherie and Beryl — that surfed the mid-century Cheryl wave and peaked around 1957.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sherryl — Variant of Cheryl; blend of Cherie + Beryl

Variations

CherylSherylSheryll

Nicknames

SherryCher

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If you like Sherryl…

Cheryl— the standard name Sherryl varies
Sheryl— a like spelling of the same name
Beryl— the gemstone name in the blend
Meryl— a similar -eryl girl's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherryl mean?

Sherryl is a variant of Cheryl, a twentieth-century name generally explained as a blend of Cherie ('darling') and Beryl.

How do you pronounce Sherryl?

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

Is Sherryl a boy or girl name?

Sherryl is used as a girl's name.

Is Sherryl making a comeback?

Sherryl is uncommon today; the standard Cheryl is the likelier form to appear.

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