Sheryl
Meaning
variant of Cheryl, a 20th-century coinage possibly blending 'Cherie' and 'Beryl'
Famously borne by Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Facebook and founder of LeanIn.Org.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Sheryl peaked in the 1950s and the 1960s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Sheryl
People given the name Sheryl in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Sheryl deep dive
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