Sheryl Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sheryl is a modern English name derived from the French term Cherie, meaning 'dear one'. It evolved through variations such as Cheryl before reaching its current form. The name is associated with positive traits and gained popularity in the mid-20th century. It does not have biblical relevance but has been borne by several notable figures.
The name Sheryl is most popular in Iowa, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest 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, Sheryl 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, 'Sheryl' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4717th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3168th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6253rd out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5394th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 488th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 143rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 249th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1086th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3855th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5849th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sheryl' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sheryl"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛrəl/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Sheryl is a modern variant of the name Cheryl, which is derived from the name Cherie, meaning 'dear one' in French.
Meaning
dear one
Language Evolution
Cherie, Cheryl, Sheryl
Historical Usage
Sheryl gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, as part of a trend for names ending in '-yl'.
Variants & Derivatives
Cheryl, Sheri, Sherry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sheryl is perceived as a classic yet somewhat vintage name, often associated with warmth and friendliness.
Famous People
Sheryl Crow, Sheryl Sandberg, Sheryl Lee
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sheryl"
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 "Sheryl"
"Sheryl" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 4717th of 6773 | 31 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 3168th of 7552 | 131 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6253rd of 10718 | 38 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5394th of 9107 | 42 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 488th of 9204 | 3,813 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 143rd of 12526 | 53,311 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 249th of 19264 | 18,289 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1086th of 27321 | 2,514 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3855th of 35406 | 587 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5849th of 30306 | 256 |
Regional Popularity of "Sheryl" 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 "Sheryl" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
100.00% 1379th/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
19.60% 303rd/1546 |
34.77% 541st/1556 |
32.68% 769th/2353 |
18.29% 283rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
5.21% 116th/2227 |
7.00% 170th/2430 |
6.06% 173rd/2853 |
4.36% 121st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
6.91% 203rd/2937 |
7.18% 250th/3483 |
7.50% 264th/3518 |
6.48% 262nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
30.53% 1125th/3685 |
21.25% 951st/4475 |
21.52% 1118th/5194 |
17.40% 1099th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
44.19% 2282nd/5164 |
66.44% 4859th/7313 |
44.82% 3345th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
84.85% 3807th/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
59.32% 3723rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sheryl"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sheryl" 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.