Sherrill
Sherrill is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Bright clearing, or bright wall.
Origin and history
Sherrill is a unisex name derived from an English surname or place name, closely associated with Shirwell in Devon. It gained moderate popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as a feminine given name, though it is now rarely given to newborns. It offers a classic, vintage feel with phonetic ties to names like Shirley and Cheryl.
Popularity in the United States
6,932 babies in the United States have been named Sherrill since 1880. It ranks #2032 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (17 %)
- TX (8 %)
- IL (7.9 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- MI (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 10 |
| 1920-1930 | 39 |
| 1930-1940 | 763 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,312 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,096 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,094 |
| 1970-1980 | 356 |
| 1980-1990 | 206 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Sherrill
- Sherrill Redmon: Archivist, Scholar
Nicknames
Sherry, Sheri
Fun facts
- The name originally stems from places like Shirwell in Devon, meaning 'bright spring' or 'bright clearing'.
- Sherrill peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.