Sheryl Macfarlane

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sheryl Macfarlane — English
91K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sheryl Macfarlane 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 Macfarlane: MacFarlane or Macfarlane is a surname derived from the Gaelic patronymic Mac Phàrlain (son of Parlan), shared by: Alan Macfarlane (born 1941), professor of anthropological science at Cambridge University Alan Brock MacFarlane (1924–2018), lawyer, judge and political figure in British Columbia Sir Alistair MacFarlane (1931–2021), British electrical engineer Allison Macfarlane, chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Amy MacFarlane (born 1974), former field hockey forward Andrew Macfarlane (died 1819), Anglican clergyman who served as a bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church. 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: Macfarlane

Celtic

MacFarlane or Macfarlane is a surname derived from the Gaelic patronymic Mac Phàrlain (son of Parlan), shared by: Alan Macfarlane (born 1941), professor of anthropological science at Cambridge University Alan Brock MacFarlane (1924–2018), lawyer, judge and political figure in British Columbia Sir Alistair MacFarlane (1931–2021), British electrical engineer Allison Macfarlane, chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Amy MacFarlane (born 1974), former field hockey forward Andrew Macfarlane (died 1819), Anglican clergyman who served as a bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church.

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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 Macfarlane

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 Macfarlane:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

4
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Macfarlane?
The surname Macfarlane originates from Celtic. MacFarlane or Macfarlane is a surname derived from the Gaelic patronymic Mac Phàrlain (son of Parlan), shared by: Alan Macfarlane (born 1941), professor of anthropological science at Cambridge University Alan Brock MacFarlane (1924–2018), lawyer, judge and political figure in British Columbia Sir Alistair MacFarlane (1931–2021), British electrical engineer Allison Macfarlane, chairman of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission Amy MacFarlane (born 1974), former field hockey forward Andrew Macfarlane (died 1819), Anglican clergyman who served as a bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
What are the origins of the name Sheryl Macfarlane?
The name Sheryl Macfarlane combines two different traditions: the first name Sheryl has English roots, while the surname Macfarlane originates from Celtic.
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