Girl · #5,851 in 2026

Cherril

Name: Popularity of the name Cherril in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cherril, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,851

Peak Rank

#3,676 (1945)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1929

First Year

1961

Last Year

1945

Peak Year

#3676

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cherril

Cherril first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1929, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1945, when 7 Cherrils were born — ranking #3,676 that year. As of 2026, Cherril ranks #5,851 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 61 Cherrils have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Cherril

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cherril is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherril

What does the name Cherril mean?

Cherril is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1929. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cherril in 2026?

In 2026, Cherril ranks #5,851 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Cherril most popular?

Cherril reached its peak popularity in 1945, ranking #3,676 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Cherril a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cherril is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cherril?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cherril include Kathalyn, Jeralene, Dannye. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cherril

Cherril is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1929 and has accumulated 61 births in the dataset. Cherril's peak popularity came in 1945 when it ranked #3,676. Use the chart and map above to compare Cherril's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.