Sheryl
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 128 babies have been named Sheryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,619 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,619
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Sheryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #5377.
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About the Name Sheryl
Sheryl is a boy name .
Is Sheryl a boy or girl name? Sheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,619 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,377. Sheryl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sheryl is currently ranked #20,619 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheryl include She, Sher, Shery, Sherie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheryl include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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