Sheryll
A feminine variant of Sheryl, derived from an English surname meaning "bright hair."
Name Census estimates that about 1,057 living Americans carry the first name Sheryll. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sheryll today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sheryll births was 1955 (101 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sheryll. 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 Sheryll is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sherylls were born before 1968.
People living today
1.1K
~ 1 in 324,271 Americans
Peak year
1955
101 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1987 SSA rank
#11,087
Tracked since 1936
Popularity
Sheryll: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sheryll from the 1930s through to the 1980s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 670 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheryll 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 Sheryll during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sherylls live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. California, Michigan, Massachusetts recorded the most babies named Sheryll, while Georgia, Pennsylvania, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sheryll
The given name Sheryll is believed to have originated from the English name Sherill or Sheryl, which is a feminine form of the masculine name Sherrill. The name Sherrill is derived from the Old English words "scir" meaning bright or shining and "hyll" meaning hill or slope.
The earliest known use of the name Sheryll dates back to the late 19th century, when it began appearing in various records and documents. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sheryll was in the United States Census of 1880, where a few individuals were listed with this name.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Sheryll. One of the earliest known was Sheryll Browning (1891-1972), an American actress and singer who performed on Broadway and in vaudeville during the early 20th century. Another notable figure was Sheryll Welles (1924-2007), an American author and journalist who wrote extensively on topics related to health and wellness.
In the realm of politics, Sheryll Cashin (born 1958) is a prominent law professor and author who has served as a legal advisor to various government agencies. She is known for her work on issues related to race, civil rights, and social justice.
The name Sheryll has also been associated with the arts and entertainment industry. Sheryll Suzanne Barnes (born 1954) is an American actress and singer who has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including the popular sitcom "The Parkers."
Another notable individual with the name Sheryll is Sheryll Murray (born 1956), a British politician who has served as a Member of Parliament for South East Cornwall since 2010. She has held various positions within the Conservative Party and has been actively involved in issues related to education and environmental conservation.
While the name Sheryll is not as common as some other names, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields of endeavor. The name's roots in Old English and its connection to concepts of brightness and natural landscapes have contributed to its enduring appeal and significance throughout the centuries.
People
Sheryll + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sheryll 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
Sheryll: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sheryll?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,057 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sheryll 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 324,271 US residents.
Is Sheryll a common name?
We classify Sheryll as "Rare". It ranks above 90.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,558 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sheryll most popular?
The single biggest year for Sheryll was 1955, when 101 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sheryll is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sheryll a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sheryll 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.
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.