Sheryl Gamboa

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sheryl Gamboa — English
91K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sheryl Gamboa is a name that combines English origins. The first name Sheryl is a feminine given name of English origin. Sheryl is a female given name. The similar name Sherill may be male or female. Notable people named Sheryl, Sheryll or Sheryle include: Sheryl Handler (born 1955), American businesswoman (Thinking Machines, Ab Initio Software) Sheryl Sandberg (born 1969), American businesswoman, chief operating officer of Facebook since 2008 Sheryl Braxton, contestant on Big Brother 2 (U.S.) Sheryl Cruz (born 1974), Filipina actress Sheryl Gascoigne (born 1965), British television personality and author Sheryl Leach (born 1952), American creator of children's show Barney and Friends Sheryl Lee (born 1967), Ame. The surname Gamboa: Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb. Sheryl is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 91K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sheryl reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sheryl

English

Sheryl is a female given name. The similar name Sherill may be male or female. Notable people named Sheryl, Sheryll or Sheryle include: Sheryl Handler (born 1955), American businesswoman (Thinking Machines, Ab Initio Software) Sheryl Sandberg (born 1969), American businesswoman, chief operating officer of Facebook since 2008 Sheryl Braxton, contestant on Big Brother 2 (U.S.) Sheryl Cruz (born 1974), Filipina actress Sheryl Gascoigne (born 1965), British television personality and author Sheryl Leach (born 1952), American creator of children's show Barney and Friends Sheryl Lee (born 1967), Ame.

Surname: Gamboa

Spanish

Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sheryl is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sheryl by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sheryl Gamboa

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sheryl Gamboa:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sheryl?
The first name Sheryl originates from English. Sheryl is a female given name. The similar name Sherill may be male or female. Notable people named Sheryl, Sheryll or Sheryle include: Sheryl Handler (born 1955), American businesswoman (Thinking Machines, Ab Initio Software) Sheryl Sandberg (born 1969), American businesswoman, chief operating officer of Facebook since 2008 Sheryl Braxton, contestant on Big Brother 2 (U.S.) Sheryl Cruz (born 1974), Filipina actress Sheryl Gascoigne (born 1965), British television personality and author Sheryl Leach (born 1952), American creator of children's show Barney and Friends Sheryl Lee (born 1967), Ame.
When was Sheryl most popular?
The name Sheryl reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gamboa?
The surname Gamboa originates from Spanish. Diane Gamboa (born 1957), American artist Erlantz Gamboa (born 1946), Basque writer Harry Gamboa Jr. (born 1951), Mexican-American writer and artist Helen Gamboa (born 1945), Filipino actress and singer Hernán Gamboa (1946–2016), Venezuelan musician Isaías Gamboa (1872–1904), Colombian poet Isaias Gamboa (music producer) (born 1963), Costa Rican-American music producer and author Joross Gamboa (born 1984), Filipino actor and model Juan Pablo Gamboa (born 1966), Colombian actor Oscar Perdomo Gamboa (born 1974), Colombian writer Santiago Gamboa (born 1965), Colombian writer Gregorio Sauceda-Gamb.
What are the origins of the name Sheryl Gamboa?
The name Sheryl Gamboa combines two different traditions: the first name Sheryl has English roots, while the surname Gamboa originates from Spanish.
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