Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Sherrill

      Origin

      American

      Meaning

      Form of Cheryl

      Variations

      Sherrell, Merrill, Sherrie
      The name Sherrill originates from American and is a variation of the name Cheryl. Cheryl itself derived from the French name Cherie, meaning darling or beloved. Sherrill shares the same etymology and conveys endearment and affection. While the name Sherrill may not have a long historical record, it gained popularity in the modern era.

      In recent history, the name Sherrill has been used predominantly as a feminine given name. Its usage peaked in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries like the United States. Although it may have been less common in other parts of the world, it still held a considerable presence among communities with American cultural influences. Today, the name Sherrill continues to be used but is less frequent than before. While some individuals may choose traditional or family names, others opt for more contemporary or unique alternatives. Nonetheless, the name Sherrill remains a part of American naming history and carries with it a sense of cherished endearment.

      Based on our records...

      Smith

      Smith

      This is the most common surname associated with Sherrill.
      John

      John

      This is the most common name of those married to a Sherrill.
      Sherrill

      Sherrill

      This is the most common name for a child of a Sherrill.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1937 is when there were the most people born with the first name Sherrill.

      Explore the origins of another name.