How Many People Are Named Cheryl?
440,480
people in the United States are named Cheryl
1 in 760 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#159
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.1315%
Of US population
Peak Year
1958
24,177 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
SHER-əl, CHER-əl
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Elaboration of CHERIE, perhaps influenced by BERYL. This name was not used before the 20th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 64.5 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1909 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
37,206
New York
31,641
Ohio
29,464
Pennsylvania
26,521
Michigan
25,852
Illinois
25,845
Texas
19,236
Massachusetts
17,834
Indiana
13,448
New Jersey
12,863
💡 Fun Facts About "Cheryl"
- 37 babies were named Cheryl in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1958
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1909
- Most popular in California
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