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Rank #5402 · Rising since 2020
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Popularity score: 13 · SSA Rank: #5402
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Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.
Sheryl is surging in popularity right now.
Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.
Sheryl beats the neutral-drift null model in 10% of its 129 tracked years — above the random baseline, but not dominant.
Source: Namesake null-model analysis · Phase 5 · Lieberson (2000) framework →
Qualities shared by notable Sheryls
Sheryl is an English girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5402 in the US in 2024.
Notable Sheryls
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