Cheryl
Cheryl: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หสษษนษl/ ยท /หสษษนษชl/
Meaning and origin of Cheryl
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
Coined in the early 20th century, possibly a blend of Cherie or Cherry and Beryl. (See cher for the etymology of Cherie.)
How popular is Cheryl?
Since 1880, 439,539 girls and 978 boys in the U.S. have been named Cheryl (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #995 in 1958. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Cheryl
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Cheryl FAQ
What does the name Cheryl mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage. Coined in the early 20th century, possibly a blend of Cherie or Cherry and Beryl. (See cher for the etymology of Cherie.)
How popular is the name Cheryl?
Since 1880, 439,539 girls and 978 boys in the U.S. have been named Cheryl (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #13 in 1958. Its highest rank for boys was #995 in 1958. In 2025, 32 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cheryl a boy or girl name?
Cheryl is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 439,539 girls and 978 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.