Girl · #8,561 in 2026

Cheryln

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

Current Rank

#8,561

Peak Rank

#2,652 (1957)

Total Babies

226

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1944

First Year

1978

Last Year

1957

Peak Year

#2652

Peak Rank

226

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cheryln

Cheryln first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1944, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1957, when 19 Cherylns were born — ranking #2,652 that year. As of 2026, Cheryln ranks #8,561 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 226 Cherylns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cheryln

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

Cheryl
Cheryll
Cherelle
Chorine
Charron
Charily
Chorion
Cherilyn
Cheiron
Cherian
Cheerily
Cherry

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheryln

What does the name Cheryln mean?

Cheryln is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1944. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cheryln in 2026?

In 2026, Cheryln ranks #8,561 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Cheryln most popular?

Cheryln reached its peak popularity in 1957, ranking #2,652 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Cheryln a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cheryln?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cheryln include Blondie, Willean, Jolaine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cheryln

Cheryln is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1944 and has accumulated 226 births in the dataset. Cheryln's peak popularity came in 1957 when it ranked #2,652. Use the chart and map above to compare Cheryln'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.