Sharyl Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sharyl is an American name derived from the modern name Cheryl, which blends Cherie and the suffix -l, meaning 'dear one.' It evolved from Cheryl and is associated with names popularized in the mid-20th century. Sharyl has a classic and warm image, with no notable biblical connections. It gained popularity in the 1940s and 1950s and has variants such as Sheryl and Cheryl.
The name Sharyl is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sharyl has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sharyl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2024th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1137th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2116th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9636th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Sharyl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sharyl"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛr.əl/
Origin
American
Etymology
Sharyl is a modern variant of the name Cheryl, which itself is a blend of the names Cherie and the name prefix -l, popularized in the mid-20th century.
Meaning
Dear one
Language Evolution
Cheryl, Cherie, Sharyl
Historical Usage
Sharyl gained popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s as part of the trend of creating feminine versions of names.
Variants & Derivatives
Sheryl, Cheryl, Cher
Modern Popularity & Image
Sharyl is perceived as a classic and somewhat vintage name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Sharyl Attkisson, an American television journalist, Sharyl Lee, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sharyl"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sharyl"
"Sharyl" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2024th of 9204 | 315 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1137th of 12526 | 1,570 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2116th of 19264 | 639 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9636th of 27321 | 102 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Sharyl" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sharyl" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
59.12% 914th/1546 |
- | - |
68.97% 1067th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
36.33% 809th/2227 |
57.98% 1409th/2430 |
75.36% 2150th/2853 |
30.70% 852nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
49.40% 1451st/2937 |
85.33% 2972nd/3483 |
95.37% 3355th/3518 |
48.52% 1962nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sharyl"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sharyl" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.