Girl
Cheryl
beloved
About Cheryl
Here's a name with vintage charm that's ready for rediscovery. This mid-century favorite carries warmth and approachability, evoking images of kindness and dependability. While it enjoyed peak popularity decades ago, that creates opportunity—your daughter would likely be the only Cheryl in her generation, offering instant distinctiveness. The soft sounds feel gentle yet grounded, suggesting both sweetness and substance. There's something wonderfully unpretentious about this choice, a refreshing counter to elaborate contemporary options. It honors previous generations while giving your daughter a name that's entirely her own in today's landscape. The two-syllable structure is straightforward and memorable, never requiring spelling clarification. Consider this for its classic American appeal and the confidence that comes from choosing something beautifully out of step with current trends.
Popularity of the Name Cheryl
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | #999 | ||||
| 1933 | #867 | ||||
| 1934 | #768 | ||||
| 1935 | #668 | ||||
| 1936 | #688 | ||||
| 1937 | #563 | ||||
| 1938 | #312 | ||||
| 1939 | #390 | ||||
| 1940 | #410 | ||||
| 1941 | #309 | ||||
| 1942 | #280 | ||||
| 1943 | #102 | ||||
| 1944 | #36 | #115 | |||
| 1945 | #32 | #57 | |||
| 1946 | #27 | #57 | |||
| 1947 | #24 | #46 | |||
| 1948 | #25 | #54 | |||
| 1949 | #28 | #43 | |||
| 1950 | #29 | #51 | |||
| 1951 | #30 | #49 | |||
| 1952 | #31 | #48 | |||
| 1953 | #28 | #46 | |||
| 1954 | #22 | #56 | |||
| 1955 | #19 | #59 | |||
| 1956 | #18 | #53 | |||
| 1957 | #16 | #63 | |||
| 1958 | #13 | #61 | |||
| 1959 | #18 | #72 | |||
| 1960 | #17 | #59 | |||
| 1961 | #20 | #67 | |||
| 1962 | #24 | #75 | |||
| 1963 | #24 | #77 | |||
| 1964 | #29 | #72 | |||
| 1965 | #31 | #97 | #270 | ||
| 1966 | #34 | #77 | #315 | ||
| 1967 | #35 | #112 | |||
| 1968 | #37 | #103 | |||
| 1969 | #41 | #103 | |||
| 1970 | #44 | #51 | #370 | ||
| 1971 | #50 | #54 | #426 | ||
| 1972 | #56 | #74 | #314 | ||
| 1973 | #74 | #84 | #319 | ||
| 1974 | #88 | #105 | #345 | ||
| 1975 | #97 | #136 | #285 | ||
| 1976 | #105 | #139 | #444 | ||
| 1977 | #135 | #123 | #332 | ||
| 1978 | #94 | #142 | #258 | ||
| 1979 | #94 | #140 | #253 | ||
| 1980 | #119 | #185 | #230 | ||
| 1981 | #134 | #284 | #301 | ||
| 1982 | #159 | #233 | #250 | ||
| 1983 | #176 | #225 | #210 | ||
| 1984 | #202 | #184 | #219 | ||
| 1985 | #209 | #205 | #328 | ||
| 1986 | #251 | #221 | #276 | ||
| 1987 | #263 | #278 | #273 | ||
| 1988 | #280 | #315 | #225 | ||
| 1989 | #351 | #382 | #179 | ||
| 1990 | #415 | #402 | #205 | ||
| 1991 | #457 | #208 | #271 | ||
| 1992 | #534 | #307 | #296 | ||
| 1993 | #612 | #242 | #404 | ||
| 1994 | #685 | #260 | #515 | ||
| 1995 | #779 | #465 | #554 | ||
| 1996 | #813 | #550 | #603 | ||
| 1997 | #985 | #691 | #669 | ||
| 1998 | #875 | #520 | #678 | ||
| 2009 | #820 | ||||
| 2010 | #856 | #480 | |||
| 2004 | #709 | ||||
| 2011 | #559 | ||||
| 2017 | #886 | ||||
| 1999 | #812 | ||||
| 2000 | #897 | ||||
| 2001 | #789 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Cheryl
Names Similar to Cheryl
Nicknames for Cheryl
- Cher
- Cheri
- Ryl
- Cherry
Famous People Named Cheryl
| Cheryl Cole | British singer |
| Cheryl Burke | American dancer |
| Cheryl Ladd | American actress |
| Cheryl Strayed | American author |
| Cheryl Hines | American actress |
| Cheryl Miller | American basketball player |
| Cheryl Tiegs | American model |
| Cheryl Dunye | American filmmaker |
| Cheryl Lynn | American singer |
| Cheryl Gates McFadden | actress known for portraying Dr. Beverly Crusher in "Star Trek - The Next Generation" |
| Cheryl Rixon | Australian model and actress |
| Cheryl Chase | voice actress known for voicing Angelica Pickles in "Rugrats" |
| Cheryl Ford | former WNBA basketball player |
| Cheryl James | member of the hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa |
| Cheryl Merkowski | character from the podcast "What's the Tee?" with RuPaul and Michelle Visage |
Characters Named Cheryl
| Cheryl Blossom | from "Riverdale" |
| Cheryl Tunt | from "Archer" |
| Cheryl West | from "Outrageous Fortune" |
| Cheryl David | from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" |
| Cheryl Heatherington | from the book "The Edible Woman" by Margaret Atwood |
| Cheryl Melhoff | from the movie "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" |
| Cheryl Frasier | from the movie "Miss Congeniality" |
| Cheryl Ann Tunt | from the video game "L.A. Noire" |
| Cheryl Rixon | from the film "Fair Game" |
| Cheryl Dempsey | from the TV series "Derry Girls" |
| Cheryl Muntz | from the TV series "Arrested Development" |
| Cheryl Hurley | from the TV series "Love, Victor" |
| Cheryl Holt | from the webcomic "Questionable Content" |
| Cheryl Stansbury | from the TV series "Party of Five" |
| Cheryl Westfeld | from the TV series "Shortland Street" |
| Cheryl Duckworth | from the TV series "King of the Hill" |
| Cheryl Gates McFadden | character from "Star Trek - The Next Generation" |
| Cheryl Tiggs | from the TV series "Black Books" |