Cherly
girl nameCherly entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #1646 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#1646
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3524 |
| 1950s | #3144 |
| 1960s | #2059 |
| 1970s | #3215 |
| 1980s | #6241 |
| 1990s | #9448 |
| 2000s | #17636 |
| 2010s | #16992 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Cherly are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cherly alive today was born around 1967, making them about 58 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cherly in 2025?
- Cherly is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cherly most popular?
- Cherly peaked in 1966, reaching #1646 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cherly with classmates?
- Cherly will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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