Sherley
girl nameSherley entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1518 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1518
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3267 |
| 1920s | #3170 |
| 1930s | #2211 |
| 1940s | #2037 |
| 1950s | #3397 |
| 1960s | #4300 |
| 1970s | #6887 |
| 1980s | #6184 |
| 1990s | #8054 |
| 2000s | #7726 |
| 2010s | #13332 |
| 2020s | #12197 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Sherley are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherley alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherley in 2025?
- Sherley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sherley most popular?
- Sherley peaked in 1934, reaching #1518 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sherley with classmates?
- Sherley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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