Cheryl
Female name · ↓ Falling
173,952
Total Births
1958
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1931
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Cheryl
Cheryl is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1950s with significant usage. Approximately 173,952 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1930s | 509 births |
| 1940s | 28,801 births |
| 1950s | 68,654 births |
| 1960s | 53,368 births |
| 1970s | 15,927 births |
| 1980s | 5,539 births |
| 1990s | 1,154 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cheryl?
Cheryl has been given to 173,952 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1958 with 9,513 births that year.
Is Cheryl a boy or girl name?
Cheryl is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Cheryl most popular?
Cheryl was most popular in 1958, when 9,513 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Cheryl?
Cheryl first appeared in US records in 1931.