Sharyl
Sharyl is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man, darling, or beloved.
Origin and history
Sharyl is a feminine modern phonetic spelling variant of Cheryl, which derives from the French Chérie or as a feminine form of Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'darling'. It peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States and has become very rare in recent decades. It offers a distinctive twist on a classic mid-century American name.
Popularity in the United States
2,631 babies in the United States have been named Sharyl since 1880. It ranks #3442 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.8 %)
- MI (14.3 %)
- MN (9.2 %)
- IL (8.3 %)
- NY (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 45 |
| 1940-1950 | 566 |
| 1950-1960 | 730 |
| 1960-1970 | 944 |
| 1970-1980 | 230 |
| 1980-1990 | 102 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Sharyl
- Sharyl Attkisson: Journalist, Author
Nicknames
Shari, Sherry
Fun facts
- Sharyl arose as an alternative phonetic spelling of Cheryl during the peak of Cheryl's popularity in mid-20th-century America.