Sherryle
A feminine name of Anglo origin meaning "bright stream".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Sherryle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sherryle today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sherryle births was 1946 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sherryle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Sherryle is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sherryles were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sherryle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1946
7 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1953 SSA rank
#5,584
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Sherryle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sherryle from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 18 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Sherryle remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherryle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sherryle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sherryle
The name Sherryle is a modern variant of the French name Cherille, which derives from the Old French word "cherir," meaning "to cherish" or "to hold dear." The name's origins can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was commonly used in France and parts of Western Europe.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sherryle dates back to the late 19th century, when it began to appear in various records and documents. One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sherryle was Sherryle Maynard, an American writer born in 1874 in Ohio. Maynard was known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature and her work as a journalist.
Another notable figure with the name Sherryle was Sherryle Kiser Jackson, a prominent American lawyer and civil rights activist born in 1936. Jackson played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement and fought for equal rights and social justice throughout her career.
In the world of sports, Sherryle Ewalt was a celebrated American basketball player who competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. Ewalt was born in 1954 and was a key member of the United States women's basketball team, which won the silver medal at the Olympic Games.
Sherryle Hogan, born in 1965, was a renowned American singer and songwriter known for her contributions to the country music genre. Hogan's music gained widespread popularity in the late 20th century, and she was recognized for her powerful vocals and storytelling abilities.
The name Sherryle also has a connection to the literary world, as Sherryle Kuzmic was a respected American poet and author born in 1942. Kuzmic's work explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human experience, and she published several collections of poetry throughout her career.
While the name Sherryle is not as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions across various fields. The name's French origins and meaning of "to cherish" or "to hold dear" add a layer of depth and significance to its usage.
People
Sherryle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sherryle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sherryle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sherryle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sherryle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Sherryle a common name?
We classify Sherryle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 29 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sherryle most popular?
The single biggest year for Sherryle was 1946, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sherryle is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sherryle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sherryle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sherryle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sherryle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sherryle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sherryle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Sherryle?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.