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

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 64.5 years old

Young (<30) 3,183
0.7%
Adult (30–60) 123,647
28.1%
Senior (>60) 313,650
71.2%

📈 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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