Cheryl
How to say it: SHER-ul · /ˈʃɛrəl/
20th-century coinage, likely blending Cherie (French, 'dear') and Beryl or Carol; no ancient established etymology.
Cheryl was the 3,161st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 32 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1950s, its births are down about 39% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #3,903 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #3,161 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 32 |
| Share of births | 1 in 103,604 |
| Peak decade | 1950s |
| Change over 10 years | −39% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #3,903 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Cheryl peaked in the 1950s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cheryl is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
Famous people named Cheryl
- Cheryl (born 1983)British singer, dancer, and television presenter
- Cheryl Hines (born 1965)American actress
- Cheryl Ladd (born 1951)American actress, singer, and author
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Good to know
- Cheryl is a long-running Archie Comics character and a main character of The CW's Riverdale (2017–2023), played by Madelaine Petsch.
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