Cheryl
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Darling; Beloved
Background: The name Cheryl originates from a combination of the French name 'Cherie,' meaning 'darling' or 'beloved,' and the English diminutive suffix '-el.' This blend forms a name that carries affectionate connotations.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#81
Total births
440,480
Most popular decade
1950s
(515,046 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,027 ranks)
Years in Top 100
34
First recorded year
1909
Gender usage
0.2% male
99.8% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1939
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #3,481
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 59
- Peak rank
- #994
- Most recent year
- 1990
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #6,415
Female
- First year
- 1909
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,208
- Peak year
- 1958
- Peak year births
- 24,118
- Peak rank
- #13
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 37
- Recent rank
- #3,949
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).