Sheryln
A feminine name derived from French, meaning "meadow".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Sheryln. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sheryln today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sheryln births was 1960 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sheryln. 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 Sheryln is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Sherylns were born before 1966.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sheryln. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1960
6 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1960 SSA rank
#6,290
Tracked since 1958
Popularity
Sheryln: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sheryln from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sheryln 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 Sheryln 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 Sheryln
The name Sheryln is a modern invented name that does not have a clear language or cultural origin. It appears to be a creative spelling variation of the more common feminine name Sheryl, which itself is a 20th-century blend of the names Shirley and Cheryl.
While the name Sheryln does not have any direct historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root components can be traced back to different sources. The "Sher" portion may derive from the Old English word "scir" meaning "bright" or "shining," while the "lyn" ending is a common diminutive suffix in English names.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Sheryln are relatively recent, with no known notable individuals bearing this name throughout history until modern times. However, some individuals who have carried variations of this name include:
1. Sheryl Crow, an American singer-songwriter born in 1962, whose full name is Sheryl Suzanne Crow.
2. Sheryl Lee, an American actress born in 1967, known for her roles in films like "Twin Peaks" and "Winter's Discontent."
3. Sheryl Underwood, an American comedian and television host born in 1963, who is a co-host on the talk show "The Talk."
4. Sheryl Sandberg, an American business executive born in 1969, who served as the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook.
5. Sheryl Swoopes, an American former professional basketball player born in 1971, who was a pioneer in the WNBA and won several Olympic gold medals.
While the name Sheryln itself does not have a rich historical background, its modern and unique spelling may reflect a desire for individuality and creativity in naming choices. The name's components and variations have been present in the English language for centuries, but its specific form is a recent invention.
People
Sheryln + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sheryln as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sheryln: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sheryln?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sheryln 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Sheryln a common name?
We classify Sheryln as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sheryln most popular?
The single biggest year for Sheryln was 1960, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sheryln is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sheryln a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sheryln 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.