Sherrill Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sherrill originates from Old English, combining 'scir' meaning 'bright' with 'hill'. Its language path includes forms like Schir in Middle English, evolving into the modern Sherrill. The name conveys traits of brightness and warmth, with no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is perceived as charming today.
The name Sherrill is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the West 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, Sherrill has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sherrill' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1866th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 900th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1404th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3627th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5908th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 670th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 674th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1875th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5839th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 32148th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Sherrill' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sherrill"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛr.ɪl/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Sherrill is derived from the Old English word 'scir', meaning 'bright' or 'shining', combined with the suffix '-hill', which denotes a geographical feature.
Meaning
bright hill
Language Evolution
Scir (Old English), Schir (Middle English), Sherrill (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Sherrill gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States as both a first name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Sheri, Sheryl, Sherry
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Sherrill is viewed as a vintage name that carries a sense of charm and nostalgia, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Sherrill Milnes (American baritone), Sherrill S. Cannon (American author), Sherrill C. Corwin (American politician)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sherrill"
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 "Sherrill"
"Sherrill" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1866th of 7545 | 281 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 900th of 6773 | 918 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1404th of 7552 | 582 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3627th of 10718 | 129 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5908th of 9107 | 31 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 670th of 9204 | 2,041 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 674th of 12526 | 3,864 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1875th of 19264 | 766 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5839th of 27321 | 222 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 32148th of 35406 | 8 |
Regional Popularity of "Sherrill" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
79.16% 1873rd/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
70.70% 1093rd/1546 |
- |
30.90% 727th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
35.75% 1020th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
45.17% 1589th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sherrill" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
30.40% 470th/1546 |
44.79% 697th/1556 |
43.18% 1016th/2353 |
30.19% 467th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
27.66% 616th/2227 |
30.78% 748th/2430 |
24.78% 707th/2853 |
21.91% 608th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
82.43% 2421st/2937 |
62.82% 2188th/3483 |
55.80% 1963rd/3518 |
51.56% 2085th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
86.39% 4487th/5194 |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sherrill"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sherrill" 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.