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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sherley — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sherita|Sherlin
EnglishGirl→ Stable

Sherley

SHER-lee · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13261 in 2023

Peak: #13261 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13261 in 2023

Peak: #13261 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20152023

Rank #13261 · Rising since 2015

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishOld English RootVintageNatureGirl2-syllableClassicMeadowMid-centuryRetro
Character
creative spiritnurturing warmthindependent strengththoughtful grace
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sherleys

accomplishedindependentcuriousversatilethoughtful
STRONG
High confidence

Sherley is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sherley at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English 'scir' (bright, clear) and 'leah' (meadow, clearing). Means bright meadow or clear field.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#13261 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
ShirleySherlyCharley◈Marley◈Harley◈Carley
Similar Style
Paisley◈Finley◈Bailey◈Riley◈Ashley◈Beverly
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sherley
Paisley◈Bailey◈Hazel◈Olive◈EleanorMargaret
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Paisley◈
Scottish · #61
→ Stable
Finley◈
Scottish · #365
↓ Declining
Bailey◈
English · #182
→ Stable
Riley◈
Irish · #42
→ Stable
Ashley◈
English · #124
→ Stable
Beverly
English · #1046
↑↑ Surging
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sherley · Overview
Summary

Sherley is an English girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Classic · Vintage · Nature character
Sherley carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sherley.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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