Sheryl
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Willow farm, sheltered estate
Origin: English/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #8281 in 2025 with 13 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Sherly, meaning willow farm, sheltered estate.
Similar names: sherly, sheyla, sheyli, suheyla, serl, sery, seyla, seylah
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Sheryl? About 1 in 256,039 babies born in 2025 were named Sheryl, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Sheryl
What does the name Sheryl mean?
Sheryl means “Willow farm, sheltered estate” from English/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Sheryl?
Sheryl has English/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Willow farm, sheltered estate”.
How popular is Sheryl?
Sheryl ranked #7885 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Sheryl most popular?
Sheryl peaked in 1957 with 4,132 babies registered that year.
Is Sheryl a boy or girl name?
Sheryl is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sheryls in registered births are female.
Is the name Sheryl rising or falling in popularity?
Sheryl has risen 520 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8405 in 2020 to #7885 in 2025.
How long has Sheryl been recorded?
Sheryl appears in birth records across 104 years — from 1921 through 2025.