Sherrell
Sherrell is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved, or cherished one.
Origin and history
Sherrell is an English feminine name that developed as a phonetic spelling variant of Sheryl or Cheryl, which itself stems from the French word chérie meaning darling. It enjoyed modest popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States. Today, it is rarely given to newborn girls, making it a vintage choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,782 babies in the United States have been named Sherrell since 1880. It ranks #3357 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- TX (15.9 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- MD (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 72 |
| 1940-1950 | 272 |
| 1950-1960 | 376 |
| 1960-1970 | 424 |
| 1970-1980 | 499 |
| 1980-1990 | 660 |
| 1990-2000 | 388 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 23 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sherry, Sheri, Sher
Fun facts
- Sherrell arose alongside variants like Sheryl and Cheryl, influenced by the popularity of names ending in -ell during the 20th century.
- The name saw its peak usage in the United States between the 1940s and 1970s.