Sherrill
Primarily a girl's name of Old English origin with 6,932 recorded births. Also given to 1,915 boys.
Meaning & Origin
An English surname.
Sherrill is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old English origin, a variant of Cheryl, which may derive from the French chérie (darling) or be a blend of other names. The -rill ending gives it a distinctive, creek-like flowing quality.
Sherrill was used primarily in mid-20th century America, most popular from the 1940s through the 1960s. It has a soft, musical sound that belongs to the era of carefully crafted name variations when families sought to individualize popular sounds.
EtymologyShow more
Sherrill is built from 8 letters and two syllables — a longer structure that creates presence and allows for natural nickname formation. Within the Old English naming tradition, this length is typical of names that preserve their full historical form, carrying their etymology on the surface.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Sherrill creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Sherrill has 73+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56 | #10042 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 206 | #4488 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 356 | #2540 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 1,094 | #1085 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 2,096 | #643 | — |
| 1940s | 2,312 | #500 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 763 | #1222 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 39 | #4215 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 10 | #4962 | — |
The Story of Sherrill
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1947, Sherrill is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Sherrill are most likely born between 1937 and 1957.
How rare is Sherrill?
Sherrill has 6,932 recorded births in the U.S. — a well-established name with deep roots.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1940s with 2,312 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Sherrill by the numbers
- Would fill 144 school buses
- Meeting one Sherrill per day would take 19 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(73 years, 1915–1997)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 8 | #10678 |
| 1994 | 10 | #8704 |
| 1993 | 7 | #11620 |
| 1992 | 5 | #15239 |
| 1991 | 15 | #6207 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7806 |
| 1989 | 9 | #8660 |
| 1988 | 15 | #5570 |
| 1987 | 16 | #5046 |
| 1986 | 16 | #4931 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3715 |
| 1984 | 21 | #3855 |
| 1983 | 25 | #3323 |
| 1982 | 24 | #3513 |
| 1981 | 25 | #3416 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2853 |
| 1979 | 27 | #3135 |
| 1978 | 24 | #3267 |
| 1977 | 28 | #2897 |
| 1976 | 20 | #3512 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Sherrill as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Sherrill has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 1,915 births since 1912.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1997