Cheril
girl nameCheril entered the US charts in 1944, peaked at #2596 in 1959, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1944–2025
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rank today
#2596
peak (1959)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4175 |
| 1950s | #3840 |
| 1960s | #4710 |
| 1970s | #8347 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Cheril are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cheril alive today was born around 1959, making them about 66 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cheril in 2025?
- Cheril is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cheril most popular?
- Cheril peaked in 1959, reaching #2596 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cheril with classmates?
- Cheril will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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