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Sheryl

♀ Girl

Pronounced SHAIR-əl /ˈʃɛr.əl/High

Meaning: Sh-spelling of Cheryl — a 20th-century blend of Cherie ('dear, beloved', French) and Beryl, possibly linked to 'cherry'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Beloved and dear: Sheryl spells Cheryl — 'beloved; dear'. Vintage, warm, and crisp.
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Origin MediumFrench, English
MeaningSh-spelling of Cheryl — a 20th-century blend of Cherie ('dear, beloved', French) and Beryl, possibly linked to 'cherry'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8281 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 78,825

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719212025

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

Sheryl is an Sh-spelling of Cheryl — a name that arose in the early 20th century, likely blending Cherie, French 'dear, beloved', with Beryl (a pale green gemstone), and possibly also echoing 'cherry' (routes layered, which we note). A vintage, warm name (singer Sheryl Crow; executive Sheryl Sandberg); nickname Sherry.

It registers thinly today. Rare now, beloved-and-dear at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Cheryl is a 20th-century name blending Cherie ('dear, beloved', French) and Beryl (a gemstone) — possibly also linked to 'cherry' — Sheryl is an Sh- spelling (singer Sheryl Crow; executive Sheryl Sandberg).
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Cheryl — routes layered

Variations

CherylSherrylSheryle

Nicknames

Sherry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sheryl mean?

Sheryl spells Cheryl — a blend of Cherie ('dear, beloved') and Beryl; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sheryl?

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

Is Sheryl a boy or girl name?

Sheryl is a girl's name.

How popular is Sheryl?

Sheryl is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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