Girl · #7,472 in 2026

Sheryal

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

Current Rank

#7,472

Peak Rank

#3,611 (1949)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1947

First Year

1969

Last Year

1949

Peak Year

#3611

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sheryal

Sheryal first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1947, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1949, when 9 Sheryals were born — ranking #3,611 that year. As of 2026, Sheryal ranks #7,472 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 32 Sheryals have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Sheryal

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

Sheryl
Sheryll
Shrill
Schroll
Cherwell
Shawwal
Cerrial
Journal
Chervil
Shrieval
Shackle
Cheryl

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sheryal

What does the name Sheryal mean?

Sheryal is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1947. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sheryal in 2026?

In 2026, Sheryal ranks #7,472 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sheryal most popular?

Sheryal reached its peak popularity in 1949, ranking #3,611 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Sheryal a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Sheryal?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sheryal include Loucinda, Mayrene, Onetha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sheryal

Sheryal is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1947 and has accumulated 32 births in the dataset. Sheryal's peak popularity came in 1949 when it ranked #3,611. Use the chart and map above to compare Sheryal'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.