Shryl
A variation of the feminine name Cheryl meaning "dear one" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 41 living Americans carry the first name Shryl. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Shryl today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Shryl births was 1959 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Shryl. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Shryl is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Shryls were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Shryl. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
41
~ 1 in 8,359,862 Americans
Peak year
1959
8 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1965 SSA rank
#7,374
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Shryl: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Shryl from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 31 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Shryl remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Shryl by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Shryl during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Shryl
The name Shryl is a rare and unique given name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. The name Shryl is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "shrila," which means "blessed" or "venerable."
One of the earliest mentions of the name Shryl can be found in the Vedas, a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. In the Upanishads, a section of the Vedas, there are references to a sage named Shryl who was revered for his wisdom and spiritual insights.
During the medieval period, the name Shryl appeared in various Hindu texts and inscriptions, particularly in regions like Bengal and Odisha. One notable figure from this era was Shryl Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1534), a renowned Hindu mystic and spiritual leader who played a pivotal role in the Bhakti movement, promoting devotional worship of Lord Krishna.
In the 16th century, the name Shryl gained recognition in the Persian-speaking world, thanks to the poet and scholar Shryl Shams-e-Tabrizi (1185-1248). His works, including the famous collection of lyrical poems, the Diwan-e-Shams-e-Tabrizi, have been widely celebrated and studied throughout the Middle East and Central Asia.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Shryl was Shryl Kabir (1440-1518), a renowned Indian mystic and philosopher who advocated for a spiritual path that transcended religious boundaries. His teachings, known as the Kabir Panth, emphasized the oneness of all humanity and the importance of living a life of truth and compassion.
In more recent history, the name Shryl has been associated with a few notable individuals, such as Shryl Ladhaky (1942-2010), an Indian environmental activist and founder of the Ladakh Ecological Development Group, who worked tirelessly to promote sustainable development in the Ladakh region of India.
While the name Shryl is relatively uncommon in most parts of the world, it carries a rich cultural and spiritual heritage, reflecting the values of wisdom, blessedness, and reverence that have been cherished throughout the ages.
People
Shryl + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Shryl as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Shryl: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Shryl?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 41 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Shryl going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 8,359,862 US residents.
Is Shryl a common name?
We classify Shryl as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Shryl most popular?
The single biggest year for Shryl was 1959, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Shryl is about 67 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Shryl in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Shryl a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Shryl in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Shryl still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Shryl in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Shryl can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Shryl?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.