Sherryle is a unique and distinct given name, primarily used by girls but occasionally appearing as a boy's name. It's composed of two elements: the first part "Sher-" which is derived from the English surname Shirley, meaning 'bright clearing' or 'wide meadow'. The second part "-yle" seems to be a creative modification of the ending found in names like Kyle, Tyler, and others, perhaps indicating a connection to Scotland through its similarity to 'ile', a Scottish suffix denoting 'of the family of'.
The name Sherryle first gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s. Although it never reached the top 1000 most popular names during that time, it has been consistently used since then, providing those bearing this name with a sense of belonging to a small, unique group.
In the realm of literature and media, Sherryle is not a name that frequently appears in character lists. This contributes to its uniqueness and allows those named Sherryle to feel distinct from more commonly found names like Sarah or Michelle.
Overall, Sherryle is an uncommon yet captivating given name, offering its bearers a blend of familiarity derived from its English roots and rarity due to its unconventional ending.
The name Sherryle experienced a notable rise and fall in popularity over this period. Its peak occurred in 1946 with seven births that year. However, it declined thereafter, with five or fewer births annually until another slight uptick in 1953 with six births. Overall, there were twenty-nine babies named Sherryle born during these years.