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1938

First Year

1993

Last Year

1947

Peak Year

#854

Peak Rank

2K

Total Count

45

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Cherryl

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

Cheryl is a feminine given name with multiple origins. The name might have originated as a combination of the name Beryl with the prefix Cher- from the French chérie, meaning darling. The name has also been considered a variant of Charles, which is pronounced SHARL in French.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* English

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## The Story of Cherryl

The earliest SSA record of Cherryl as a baby girl name dates back to 1938, when 8 babies received it. 1947 was its biggest year on record, with 105 newborns named Cherryl — #854 in the national rankings. About 38% of every Cherryl on record arrived during the 1950s, its defining decade. Cherryl last appeared in the published SSA data in 1993, with 5 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 2K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1930s to the 2020s.

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## Variants & Related Forms of Cherryl

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Cherryl. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Cher](/cher)
* [Cherette](/cherette)
* [Cheri](/cheri)
* [Cherie](/cherie)
* [Cheryl](/cheryl)
* [Sharyl](/sharyl)
* [Sheree](/sheree)
* [Sherie](/sherie)
* [Sherill](/sherill)
* [Sherryl](/sherryl)
* [Sheryl](/sheryl)
* [Sheryll](/sheryll)

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## Names that sound like Cherryl

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

* Chawal
* Cial
* Chell
* Chal
* [Chelle](/chelle)
* Chul
* Chl
* Chenal
* [Jewel](/jewel)
* [Joel](/joel)
* [Joyal](/joyal)
* Juul

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Cherryl

What does the name Cherryl mean?

Cheryl is a feminine given name with multiple origins. The name might have originated as a combination of the name Beryl with the prefix Cher- from the French chérie, meaning darling. The name has also been considered a variant of Charles, which is pronounced SHARL in French.

What is the origin of the name Cherryl?

Cherryl has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.

How popular is Cherryl in 2026?

In 2026, Cherryl ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cherryl most popular?

Cherryl reached its peak popularity in 1947, ranking #854 that year with 105 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cherryl most popular?

Cherryl has historically been most popular in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cherryl.

Is Cherryl a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cherryl?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cherryl include Ashlea, Ayra, Lurline. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Cherryl?

Common variants and related forms of Cherryl include Cher, Cherette, Cheri, Cherie, Cheryl, Sharyl. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

[👧AshleaPeak #854](/ashlea)[👧AyraPeak #854](/ayra)[👧LurlinePeak #853](/lurline)[👧ArlaPeak #855](/arla)[👧ErnestinaPeak #853](/ernestina)[👧ConchaPeak #853](/concha)[👧ArtemisPeak #853](/artemis)[👧MichalPeak #853](/michal)

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## About the name Cherryl 

Cherryl is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Cherryl's peak popularity came in 1947 when it ranked #854\. Use the chart and map above to compare Cherryl's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1947 → ](/year/1947)
* [ Names of the 1940s → ](/decade/1940s)
* [ Names starting with "C" → ](/letter/c)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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. 

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