Total births
2,782
Unisex name · since 1934
Sherrell
Since 1934, U.S. Social Security records show 2,782 babies named Sherrell, peaking in 1989. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,782
- total births
- 1934–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
2,782 girls have been named Sherrell since 1934, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherrell has been recorded 2,782 times among girls since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. 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 2017.
- 2,782 total births
- 1934–2017 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,782 girls have been named Sherrell since 1934, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2017.
- 2,782
- total births
- 1934–2017
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Sherrell was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
86 babies were named Sherrell in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Sherrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherrell's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 86, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherrell at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Sherrell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–2017
- Peak year (1989)
- 86
- Annual births at peak, across 84 years of records
Sherrell popularity over time - boys
439 total births recorded since 1914 (Sherrell as boys' name)
Sherrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Sherrell's strongest decade.
660 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Sherrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 72
1930s
72 births
- 1940s
1940s
272 births
- 1950s
1950s
376 births
- 1960s
1960s
424 births
- 1970s
1970s
499 births
- 1980s
1980s
660 births
- 1990s
1990s
388 births
- 2000s 68
2000s
68 births
- 2010s 23
2010s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 660 births (24% of all-time use).
How Sherrell 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 Sherrell's total volume
Sherrell vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherrell by state
Where Sherrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 131 | 4.7% |
| #2 | Texas | | 106 | 3.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 78 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 49 | 1.8% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 45 | 1.6% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 37 | 1.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 36 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Georgia | | 31 | 1.1% |
California share of Sherrell's total US births 4.7%
Even split
131 of 2,782 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Sherrell appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherrell? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 2,782 babies named Sherrell. The most recent recorded year was 2017. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 86 births.
When was Sherrell most popular? ▼
Sherrell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 660 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Sherrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherrell are California (131 births), Texas (106 births), New York (78 births).
Is Sherrell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Sherrell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,782 births, and as a boy's name it has 439 births.
How long has the name Sherrell been used? ▼
Sherrell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1934, spanning 84 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Sherrell? ▼
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 Sherrell's data
- Sherrell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (660 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Sherrells (131 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 Sherrell
Nearby Names Like Sherrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherrell
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 Sherrell side by side: Sherrell vs Sheila Sherrell vs Sherry Sherrell 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, 1934–2017 (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. "Sherrell: Baby Name Since 1934 - 2,782 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherrell. 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 Sherrell 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.