Girl · #6,802 in 2026

Cherrill

Cherrill is an English surname. It is either habitational, referring to Cherhill, Wiltshire, England, or occupational, referring to 'churl', 'bonded tenant', 'serf', or 'peasant'. Notable people with the surname include:David Cherrill, American television writer and director Virginia Cherrill, American film actress

Current Rank
#6,802
Peak Rank
#1,981 (1942)
Total Babies
173
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1931
First Year
1967
Last Year
1942
Peak Year
#1981
Peak Rank
173
Total Count
22
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cherrill

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Cherrill is an English surname. It is either habitational, referring to Cherhill, Wiltshire, England, or occupational, referring to 'churl', 'bonded tenant', 'serf', or 'peasant'. Notable people with the surname include:David Cherrill, American television writer and director Virginia Cherrill, American film actress

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The Story of Cherrill

Cherrill first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1931, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 19 Cherrills were born — ranking #1,981 that year. As of 2026, Cherrill ranks #6,802 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 173 Cherrills have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Cherrill

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cherrill

What does the name Cherrill mean?
Cherrill is an English surname. It is either habitational, referring to Cherhill, Wiltshire, England, or occupational, referring to 'churl', 'bonded tenant', 'serf', or 'peasant'. Notable people with the surname include:David Cherrill, American television writer and director Virginia Cherrill, American film actress
How popular is Cherrill in 2026?
In 2026, Cherrill ranks #6,802 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Cherrill most popular?
Cherrill reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #1,981 that year with 19 babies given the name.
Is Cherrill a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cherrill is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Cherrill?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cherrill include Gratia, Princella, Relda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cherrill

Cherrill is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1931 and has accumulated 173 births in the dataset. Cherrill's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #1,981. Use the chart and map above to compare Cherrill'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.