Sheril
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Below 5 births
About Sheril
Sheril is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Cheryl, which itself derived from the French name Cherie, meaning 'dear one' or 'beloved.' This alternate spelling became more common in the mid-20th century when variations of popular names gained traction. Sheril offers a slightly different visual appearance while maintaining the same pronunciation as Cheryl. The name experienced modest popularity during the 1950s and 1960s but has since become less common. Sheril has a soft, feminine quality with its 'sh' beginning and gentle ending, making it both distinctive and approachable. While not among the most popular names today, it retains an appealing vintage charm that some parents appreciate.
Sheril is also given to boys.
Pronounced CHER-il.
As of October 2026, Sheril ranked #11601 for girls in US births in 1994 and #4084 for boys in US births in 1933 SSA, peaked at #1657 for girls in 1956.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |