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Sheryl

Girl name · 352 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sheryl: 352 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 1979.

Sheryl emerged as a modern variant of Cheryl, which itself was likely crafted from the French name Chérie, meaning "darling" or "beloved," blended with the popular -yl suffix of the mid-20th century. The most famous bearer is the American singer Sheryl Crow, whose eight Grammy Awards and albums like *Tuesday Night Music Club* made her a global star in the 1990s. British actress Sheryl Gascoigne, known for her appearances on reality television, also brought the name into the public eye. While Sheryl has no direct place-name roots, its meaning connects it to the idea of cherished loved ones. The name saw peak popularity in Scotland during the 1970s and 1980s, reflecting a wider trend for soft, feminine names ending in -yl, such as Cheryl and Meryl.