Sherril is a distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the surname Shirrell, which has Scottish roots and means "from the bright hall". It was primarily used as a female name in the 20th century but can also be found as a male name in rare instances. The name Sherril gained some popularity during the mid-20th century but has since become less common. Despite its rarity, it is a unique and memorable name that stands out due to its uncommon usage today.
The name Sherril experienced considerable popularity from the mid-1940s to the early 1950s, peaking at an impressive 77 births in 1953. However, its usage declined sharply afterwards, dropping to single digits by the late 1960s and remaining low throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Overall, there were a total of 1622 babies named Sherril between 1933 and 1986.