Sherley Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sherley originates from Old English, meaning bright meadow. Its language path includes historical forms like Scirleah and variations such as Shirley. The name has traits associated with brightness and nature, and it does not have biblical relevance. Sherley gained popularity in medieval England and continues to be appreciated today.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sherley"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɜːrli/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Sherley is derived from the Old English elements 'scir', meaning bright or clear, and 'leah', meaning meadow or clearing. It indicates a place name that could refer to a bright meadow.
Meaning
Bright meadow
Language Evolution
Scirleah, Sherley, Shirley
Historical Usage
Sherley gained popularity in England during the medieval period and has seen a resurgence as a given name in modern times.
Variants & Derivatives
Shirley, Shirlee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sherley is viewed as a unique and somewhat vintage name, with a charming and gentle image.
Famous People
Sherley Anne Williams, Sherley K. Blumenthal
📊 Sherley Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Sherley Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 37 peak births in 1936
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Florida
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 10 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sherley"
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 "Sherley"
"Sherley" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2895th of 7545 | 130 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2923rd of 6773 | 124 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 6723rd of 7552 | 10 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3475th of 9107 | 123 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2082nd of 9204 | 303 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3091st of 12526 | 274 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6484th of 19264 | 112 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6762nd of 27321 | 179 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 8325th of 35406 | 208 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 17255th of 30306 | 39 |
Regional Popularity of "Sherley" 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 "Sherley" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
80.20% 1887th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
95.37% 2721st/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
78.87% 2747th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
62.06% 2777th/4475 |
65.98% 3427th/5194 |
- |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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62.45% 3225th/5164 |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sherley"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sherley" 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Sherley" in the United States
The name Sherley is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Sherley has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Sherley' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2895th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2923rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6723rd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3475th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2082nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3091st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6484th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6762nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8325th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17255th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sherley' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.