Cheryl

Cheryl is a girl's name of French origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 37 girls in the United States.

Cheryl at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛɹəl/
Also spelled
Charles

About the name Cheryl

Cheryl belongs to the French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess. It travels in a few spellings: Charles.

In the United States, Cheryl first appears in Social Security records in 1909. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #13 in 1958, and in 2024 37 babies received the name — 439,502 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cheryl in US records

First recorded (US)
1909
Best US rank
#13 in 1958
Peak year
1958
Babies named Cheryl in 2024
37
Total since 1880
439,502

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cheryl mean?

The meaning of Cheryl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its French origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cheryl a boy or girl name?

Cheryl is a girl name. In 2024, 37 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cheryl?

Cheryl comes from the French tradition. It is also spelled Charles.

How popular is the name Cheryl?

Cheryl first appears in US records in 1909. Its best-ever ranking was #13 in 1958, and 37 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Cheryl?

Cheryl is pronounced /ˈʃɛɹəl/ (IPA).

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