Sheryl Schaaf

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sheryl Schaaf — English
91K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sheryl Schaaf 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 Schaaf: Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau. 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: Schaaf

English

Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau.

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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 Schaaf

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 Schaaf:

8
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Schaaf?
The surname Schaaf originates from English. Alan Schaaf (born 1987), American businessman Bree Schaaf (born 1980), American skeleton racer David D. Schaaf (born 1939), American politician and businessman Ernie Schaaf (1908–1933), American boxer Harry Schaaf, American athlete Jim Schaaf, American football executive Joe Schaaf (1908–1997), American basketball player Johannes Schaaf (1933–2019), German film director, opera director, and actor Libby Schaaf (born 1965), American politician Robert Schaaf (born 1957), American physician Thomas Schaaf (born 1961), German professional football player Schaaf Creek, a stream in Cooper and Moniteau.
How common is the surname Schaaf?
The surname Schaaf is shared by approximately 5K people worldwide.
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