Sherrill is a unique and distinctive female given name of American origin. It was created by combining the elements "Sher" from the name Shirley or Sheryl, and "rill," which means a small stream or brook. Therefore, Sherrill can be interpreted as meaning "little stream" or "small brook."
The name Sherrill is believed to have been coined in the early 20th century, although its exact origin is unknown. It gained some popularity during the mid-20th century but has since become less common.
Sherrill is not associated with any particular culture or religion. It was primarily used in the United States and Canada during its period of popularity but can be found worldwide today.
As Sherrill is a relatively modern name, it does not have a long history or any notable figures attached to it. However, this unique and charming name has left its mark on those who bear it and continues to be appreciated for its distinctiveness.
The name Sherrill experienced significant popularity spikes between 1933 and 1955, with a peak of 262 births in 1944 during World War II. However, it seems to have fallen out of favor thereafter, with a steady decline in usage until the late 1980s, when it became quite rare, with fewer than 25 births per year from 1983 onwards. Overall, there were 6932 babies named Sherrill between 1915 and 1997.