Cherryl

Girl name

Cherryl has been given to 1,757 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It peaked in 1947.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,757

Peak year

1947 (105 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1938

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Cherryl — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Cherylgirl

440,517 babies since 1909

Cherrygirl

11,716 babies since 1880

Sherrylgirl

4,109 babies since 1936

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Louannegirl

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Shirleengirl

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Francenegirl

1,724 babies since 1914

Georganngirl

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Helainegirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Cherryl?

Cherryl has been given to 1,757 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Cherryl peak?

Cherryl peaked in 1947, when 105 babies were given the name.

Is Cherryl a girl or boy name?

Cherryl is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Cherryl are girls).

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