The nameSherley

Sherley is a girl's name, a variant spelling of Shirley.

Meaning

Like Shirley, it comes from an English place name meaning "bright clearing".

Origin

English.

History

In France it was mostly given in the 1990s and 2000s.

Popularity of the name Sherley

Sherley in France

2002peak year (45 births)
745babies named Sherley in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sherley was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 285 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Sherley. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Sherley in France were born before 2003.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sherley mean?

Like Shirley, it comes from an English place name meaning "bright clearing".

What is the origin of the name Sherley?

English.

Is Sherley a girl's or a boy's name?

Sherley is a girl's name.