Sheryl: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: she-hre-e-l
Origin: France
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Western Europe
Meaning: Beloved

Sheryl is a feminine name of French origin, thought to be a slightly Anglicized variation of the name Cheryl. The name is derived from the French term "chérie," which means "beloved" or "darling". Sheryl has been popularized by famous personalities such as singer Sheryl Crow, whose music has a timeless resonance. The name Sheryl has its origins in French and is believed to be a variation of the name Cheryl. There are several theories about the etymology of Cheryl, with the most common being that it has Italo-Celtic roots and is an anglicized version of either the French word "chérie" or the Welsh name "Carys". A less popular theory suggests that the name is Germanic in origin and is a feminine version of the Germanic male name "Charles," which means "free man".

Sheryl Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Sheryl is currently #670 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Sheryl is currently #359 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Sheryl is currently #661 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Sheryl is currently #357 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Similar names

Parents Who Like the Name Sheryl Also Like:

Parents who like the name Sheryl often have similar name preferences and tend to choose popular choices like:

Famous People Named Sheryl

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Sheryl, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Sheryl Crow: Sheryl Crow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress known for her hit songs "All I Wanna Do," "If It Makes You Happy," and "Soak Up the Sun."
  • Sheryl Sandberg: Sheryl Sandberg is an American business executive, philanthropist, and author, known for being the Chief Operating Officer of Facebook and her book "Lean In."
  • Sheryl Lee: Sheryl Lee is an American actress known for her role as Laura Palmer in the television series "Twin Peaks" and its prequel film "Twin Peaks
  • Sheryl Underwood: Sheryl Underwood is an American comedian, actress, and television host known for her work on the daytime talk show "The Talk."
  • Sheryl Swoopes: Sheryl Swoopes is an American retired professional basketball player known for her career in the WNBA and as a three-time Olympic gold medalist.

 

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births