UK girl's name
Sherelle
A feminine name of French origin related to Cherie, meaning "beloved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sherelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sherelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4524, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 13 births.
This profile covers 65 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 31% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 65 living people in the UK are called Sherelle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sherelle ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 13 girls were registered as Sherelle.
- • About 65 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sherelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4524
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
13 births
Estimated living
65
2026
Meaning
What does Sherelle mean?
The name Sherelle is a modern variation of the French feminine name Chérelle, which is derived from the Old French word "chière" meaning "dear" or "beloved." The name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it was likely used as a term of endearment or affection.
While the name Sherelle does not have a long-standing historical record, its French counterpart, Chérelle, has been documented in various historical texts and records from the 12th century onwards. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chérelle can be found in the 13th-century French epic poem "Le Roman de la Rose," where it was used as a character's name.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Sherelle or its variations. One such person was Chérelle de Bretagne (1199-1264), a French noblewoman and the daughter of Guy de Thouars and Constance, Duchess of Brittany. Another was Chérelle de Nancey (fl. 1320), a French poet and trouvère from the 14th century.
In more recent times, Sherelle Blackburn (born 1948) was an American politician who served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1987 to 2003. Sherelle Jacobs (born 1994) is a South African cricketer who has represented the South African national women's cricket team.
Another notable individual with the name Sherelle is Sherelle Ferguson (born 1980), a British DJ and record producer known for her work in the house music genre. She has released numerous albums and singles and has been recognized as a pioneer in the UK underground music scene.
Sherelle Dunye (born 1966) is an American filmmaker and professor known for her groundbreaking works exploring issues of race, gender, and sexuality. Her debut feature film, "The Watermelon Woman" (1996), is considered a seminal work in the New Queer Cinema movement.
While the name Sherelle may not have a long and rich historical legacy, its French origins and modern variations have been carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from politics and sports to music and filmmaking.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sherelle over time
The chart below shows babies named Sherelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sherelle, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 13 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sherelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sherelle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3533 | 33 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2326 | 32 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Sherelle
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sherelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sherelle in the UK right now?
In 2008, Sherelle was ranked #4524 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sherelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 13 babies registered as Sherelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sherelle?
A feminine name of French origin related to Cherie, meaning "beloved".
How many people are called Sherelle in the UK?
A total of 65 babies have been registered as Sherelle across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.