Sherrill
Sherrill is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clear brook or bright spring.
Origin and history
Sherrill is a masculine name of English origin, historically derived from a surname and place name meaning clear brook. Although historically used for boys in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States, it is extremely rare today. It shares roots with regional English place names such as Shirwell in Devon.
Popularity in the United States
1,915 babies in the United States have been named Sherrill since 1880. It ranks #2935 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (68.8 %)
- TN (11.2 %)
- KY (6.1 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
- AL (2.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 117 |
| 1920-1930 | 226 |
| 1930-1940 | 506 |
| 1940-1950 | 533 |
| 1950-1960 | 308 |
| 1960-1970 | 158 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Sherry, Sherr
Fun facts
- Derived from Old English elements 'scīr' meaning bright or clear, and 'wella' meaning spring or stream.
- While used historically for males, Sherrill was also given to females in the mid-20th century.