Girl · #6,362 in 2026

Scheryl

Name: Popularity of the name Scheryl in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Scheryl, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,362

Peak Rank

#2,058 (1956)

Total Babies

335

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1943

First Year

1970

Last Year

1956

Peak Year

#2058

Peak Rank

335

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Scheryl

Scheryl first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1943, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1956, when 28 Scheryls were born — ranking #2,058 that year. As of 2026, Scheryl ranks #6,362 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 335 Scheryls have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Scheryl

Phonetically similar names — useful when Scheryl is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scheryl

What does the name Scheryl mean?

Scheryl is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1943. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Scheryl in 2026?

In 2026, Scheryl ranks #6,362 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Scheryl most popular?

Scheryl reached its peak popularity in 1956, ranking #2,058 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Scheryl most popular?

Scheryl has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Scheryl.

Is Scheryl a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Scheryl is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Scheryl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Scheryl include Karl, Joli, Sebrena. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Scheryl

Scheryl is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1943 and has accumulated 335 births in the dataset. Scheryl's peak popularity came in 1956 when it ranked #2,058. Use the chart and map above to compare Scheryl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.