Sheryl
Meaning of Sheryl
Sheryl is an English unisex given name, pronounced SHEH-ril (/ʃɛˈrɪl/), that originated in the early twentieth century as a variant of Cheryl—itself ultimately traceable to the Anglo-French chérie, meaning “beloved,” and perhaps subtly influenced by the masculine Germanic Charles; over the course of its usage in the United States, Sheryl experienced a pronounced rise in popularity from the 1940s through the 1960s—peaking within the top 200—and has since undergone a gradual decline, ranking 926th with 24 recorded occurrences in 2024.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHEH-ril (/ʃɛˈrɪl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Sheryl
| Sheryl Crow is an American singer and songwriter known for her optimistic lyrics and blend of rock, blues, country, folk and pop. |
| Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive, writer and philanthropist who served as Meta's chief operating officer and founded LeanIn.Org. |
| Sheryl Swoopes is an American basketball legend, the first player signed to the WNBA, a three-time league MVP and a three-time Olympic gold medalist. |
| Sheryl Rubio is a Venezuelan actress and singer known for her roles in Somos tu y yo and The House of Flowers. |
| Sheryl Sheinafia is an Indonesian singer and former TV co-host known for her hit song Kutunggu Kau Putus and NET TV's Breakout. |
| Sheryl WuDunn is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist and writer. |
| Sheryl Underwood is an American comedian, actress, and Emmy Award winner best known for cohosting The Talk. |
| Sheryl Gay Stolberg is an American journalist who covers health policy for The New York Times and shared in two Pulitzer Prizes at the Los Angeles Times. |
| Sheryl Teresa James is an American journalist and author who won the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing. |
| Sheryl Leach is an American author who co-created the beloved children's show Barney and Friends. |
| Sheryl Lorene Dawson is a New Zealand netball coach and administrator who led the International Netball Federation from 1999 to 2003. |
| Sheryl Halle Lipman is the chief federal district judge for Western Tennessee and former counsel for the University of Memphis. |
| Sheryl Williams Stapleton is an American educator and former New Mexico lawmaker who served as House majority floor leader from 2017 to 2021. |
| Sheryl McFarlane is a Canadian author who writes books for children and young adults. |
| Sheryl St. Germain is an American poet, essayist and professor. |
