Unisex · #11,778 in 2026

Sherrel

Current Rank
#11,778
Peak Rank
#1,801 (1954)
Total Babies
768
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #1,801 (768 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,127 (112 total)
👧As Girl Name
1936
First Year
1994
Last Year
1954
Peak Year
#1801
Peak Rank
768
Total Count
55
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1921
First Year
1951
Last Year
1935
Peak Year
#2127
Peak Rank
112
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Sherrel

As a girl name

Sherrel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1936, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 33 Sherrels were born — ranking #1,801 that year. As of 2026, Sherrel ranks #11,778 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 768 Sherrels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Sherrel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1921, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 12 Sherrels were born — ranking #2,127 that year. As of 2026, Sherrel ranks #3,067 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 112 Sherrels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Sherrel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sherrel 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 Sherrel

What does the name Sherrel mean?
Sherrel is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Sherrel in 2026?
In 2026, Sherrel ranks #11,778 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Sherrel most popular?
Sherrel reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #1,801 that year with 33 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sherrel most popular?
Sherrel has historically been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sherrel.
Is Sherrel a unisex name?
Yes — Sherrel is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 87% of Sherrels assigned female and 13% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Sherrel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherrel include Floyce, Ardene, Marilyne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sherrel

Sherrel is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 768 births in the dataset. Sherrel's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #1,801. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherrel'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.