Sheryl

Girl's name

Sheryl is a variant of the name Cheryl, which was created in the 20th century. It has no known specific origin or meaning.

Meaning Darling
Origin French
U.S. births in 2023 24 Falling
Peak year 1957

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Sheryl Crow - Singer-songwriter, Grammy-winning artist.
  • Sheryl Sandberg - Facebook COO, author of "Lean In."
  • Sheryl Lee - Actress, known for "Twin Peaks" and "Vampires."
  • Sheryl Swoopes - Basketball player, Olympic gold medalist.
  • Sheryl Underwood - Comedian, co-host on "The Talk."
  • Sheryl Berkoff - Makeup artist, married to Rob Lowe.
  • Sheryl Gascoigne - Author, TV personality, ex-wife of Paul Gascoigne.
  • Sheryl WuDunn - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and business executive.

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Brothers for Sheryl

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Name Variants

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