Sheryl Name Popularity and Statistics
Sheryl is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Sheryl?
Sheryl is spelled S-H-E-R-Y-L. The name has 6 letters.
Sheryl Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,885
Recorded Births13
- Girls usage fell 2,585 places to #7,885 and recorded 11 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Sheryl Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 13 | #7,885 |
| 2024 | Girls | 24 | #5,300 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2022 | Girls | 14 | #7,631 |
| 2021 | Girls | 22 | #5,573 |
| 2020 | Girls | 12 | #8,406 |
| 2019 | Girls | 27 | #4,909 |
| 2018 | Girls | 21 | #5,785 |
| 2017 | Girls | 23 | #5,517 |
| 2016 | Girls | 30 | #4,632 |
| 2015 | Girls | 17 | #6,977 |
| 2014 | Girls | 23 | #5,625 |
| 2013 | Girls | 27 | #5,013 |
| 2012 | Girls | 19 | #6,576 |
| 2011 | Girls | 24 | #5,543 |
| 2010 | Girls | 32 | #4,494 |
| 2009 | Girls | 27 | #5,226 |
| 2008 | Girls | 45 | #3,584 |
| 2007 | Girls | 23 | #5,895 |
| 2006 | Girls | 28 | #4,953 |
| 2005 | Girls | 26 | #4,958 |
| 2004 | Girls | 47 | #3,224 |
| 2003 | Girls | 54 | #2,840 |
| 2002 | Girls | 31 | #4,071 |
When Was Sheryl Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1957 · Girls
4,133 recorded births
National rank #112
1956 · Girls
3,891 recorded births
National rank #114
1958 · Girls
3,792 recorded births
National rank #121
1959 · Girls
3,540 recorded births
National rank #128
Where Sheryl Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #1,830 | 6 |