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Sherrill
Sherrill is an English name derived from the Old English elements meaning 'bright' or 'shiny.' It carries a sense of warmth and positivity, often associated with a person who brings joy and light into the lives of others.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,847 |
| Gender | Female (6% / 94%) |
| Peak year | 1947 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 1984 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 31%CA — 20%TX — 18%NY — 15%MI — 15%
Notable People
Sherrill Milnes (Opera singer, baritone) · Sherrill S. Miller (American politician) · Sherrill E. H. Diner (American artist) · Sherrill D. McCauley (American author) · Sherrill D. H. McDonald (American educator)
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