Total births
1,062
Girls' name · since 1952
Sherly
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 1,062 babies named Sherly, peaking in 2008. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6220
- among girls today
- 1,062
- born since 1952
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Sherly is the #6220 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 1,062 recorded since 1952.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherly has been recorded 1,062 times among girls since 1952, currently ranked #6220 nationally and more common than 65% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- #6220 among girls today
- 1,062 born since 1952
- 2000s peak decade
- 65% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Sherly is currently the #6220 girls' name in America, more common than 65% of girls - 1,062 born since 1952, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6220
- among girls today
- 1,062
- born since 1952
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other girls
Sherly vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6220
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 65% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Sherly was born in this single decade.
2008
Single peak year
50 babies were named Sherly in 2008 - its busiest year on record.
How Sherly compares
1,062 Top 31% higher than 69% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Sherly's all-time total is 178% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Sherly | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,062 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 50 | 48 | 19,840 |
Sherly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherly's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2008 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherly at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2008
Current rank
#6,220
Active since
1952
Sherly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (2008)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Sherly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Sherly's strongest decade.
316 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Sherly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 50
1950s
50 births
- 1960s 102
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 78
1970s
78 births
- 1980s 100
1980s
100 births
- 1990s 125
1990s
125 births
- 2000s
2000s
316 births
- 2010s
2010s
182 births
- 2020s 109
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 316 births (30% of all-time use).
How Sherly 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 Sherly's total volume
Sherly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherly by state
Where Sherly concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 126 | 11.9% |
| #2 | California | | 89 | 8.4% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 19 | 1.8% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 0.9% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Sherly's total US births 11.9%
Even split
126 of 1,062 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherly? ▼
Sherly has been given to 1,062 babies in the U.S. since 1952, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6220 as of the latest data. 50 babies were born in 2008, its single highest year.
When was Sherly most popular? ▼
Sherly was most popular in the 2000s decade with 316 total births. The single peak year was 2008.
Where is Sherly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherly are New York (126 births), California (89 births), New Jersey (19 births).
How long has the name Sherly been used? ▼
Records for Sherly go back to 1952, giving 74 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Sherly? ▼
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 Sherly's data
- Sherly's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (316 total births) through the 2020s (109) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Sherlys (126 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Sherly
Nearby Names Like Sherly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherly
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 Sherly side by side: Sherly vs Sheila Sherly vs Sherry Sherly vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Sherly
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1952–2025 (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. "Sherly: #6220 Girls' Name - 1,062 Births, Peak 2008." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherly. 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 Sherly 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 July 2026.