Sheryl
Peaked at #112 nationally in 1957, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1921, Sheryl has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sheryl — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#112
in 1957
Current rank
#5402
in 2024
Years tracked
102
1921–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1921, Sheryl reached its peak popularity for girls in 1957, ranking #112 nationally with 4,132 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5771 (2014) to #5402 (2024) — a 6% improvement.
As of 2024, Sheryl ranks #5402 nationally for girls, with 24 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #5,402 | 24 |
| 2023 | #7,193 | 16 |
| 2022 | #7,969 | 14 |
| 2021 | #5,717 | 22 |
| 2020 | #8,872 | 12 |
| 2019 | #5,018 | 27 |
| 2018 | #5,976 | 21 |
| 2017 | #5,643 | 23 |
Sheryl — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2235
in 1947
Last ranked
#4994
in 1973
Years tracked
27
1932–1973
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1932, Sheryl reached its peak popularity for boys in 1947, ranking #2235 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Sheryl hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1973, when it stood at #4994.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | #4,994 | 6 |
| 1971 | #4,834 | 6 |
| 1968 | #3,328 | 8 |
| 1967 | #2,742 | 10 |
| 1966 | #3,206 | 8 |
| 1964 | #4,526 | 5 |
| 1963 | #3,285 | 8 |
| 1961 | #4,006 | 6 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sheryl most popular?
Sheryl was most popular in 1957, when it ranked #112 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sheryl becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sheryl?
At least 79,012 babies have been recorded with the name Sheryl in the US since 1921, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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