Total births
1,019
Unisex name · since 1934
Sherill
Sherill has 1,019 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1954 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,019
- total births
- 1934–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Sherill sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,019 recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherill has been recorded 1,019 times among girls since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 1994.
- 1,019 total births
- 1934–1994 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,019 girls have been named Sherill since 1934, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1994.
- 1,019
- total births
- 1934–1994
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Sherill was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
48 babies were named Sherill in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Sherill's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherill's SSA record in two at 1960 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1934, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1954 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherill at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Sherill popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–1994
- Peak year (1954)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Sherill popularity over time - boys
61 total births recorded since 1931 (Sherill as boys' name)
Sherill by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sherill's strongest decade.
319 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Sherill births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 63
1930s
63 births
- 1940s
1940s
252 births
- 1950s
1950s
319 births
- 1960s
1960s
245 births
- 1970s 107
1970s
107 births
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 319 births (31% of all-time use).
How Sherill compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Sherill's total volume
Sherill vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherill by state
Where Sherill concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 52 | 5.1% |
| #2 | New York | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 12 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Sherill's total US births 5.1%
Even split
52 of 1,019 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherill? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 1,019 babies named Sherill. The most recent recorded year was 1994. Its busiest year on record was 1954, with 48 births.
When was Sherill most popular? ▼
Sherill was most popular in the 1950s decade with 319 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Sherill most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherill are California (52 births), New York (17 births), Texas (12 births).
Is Sherill a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sherill is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,019 births, and as a boy's name it has 61 births.
How long has the name Sherill been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherill since 1934 -- 61 years through the most recent 1994 data.
What names are similar to Sherill? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sherill's data
- Sherill's decade-level peak was the 1950s (319 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sherills (52 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Sherill
Nearby Names Like Sherill
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherill
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Sherill side by side: Sherill vs Sheila Sherill vs Sherry Sherill vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1934–1994 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sherill: Baby Name Since 1934 - 1,019 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherill. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Sherill draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.