Cherril
girl nameCherril entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #3676 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#3676
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4570 |
| 1940s | #4179 |
| 1950s | #5397 |
| 1960s | #5851 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cherril are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cherril alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cherril in 2025?
- Cherril is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cherril most popular?
- Cherril peaked in 1945, reaching #3676 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cherril with classmates?
- Cherril will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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