Feminine dossier · first seen 1952
Sherly
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2008
Peak births
50
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Z
Quick answers about Sherly
How many people are named Sherly?
An estimated 1,001 living Americans are named Sherly.
How rare is Sherly?
Sherly is very rare among babies today, with 12 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 76% from its 2008 peak.
How old is the typical Sherly?
The median age of a living American named Sherly is approximately 22 years, with most bearers falling between 15 and 40 years old.
Is Sherly still popular?
Yes. Sherly is holding steady, with 12 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Sherly most common?
Sherly has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 4.3× more often than the national baseline.
1952Peak 20082025
Peak year
2008
Decline from peak
76%
2025
12
All-time
1,062