How Many People Are Named Cherl?
Complete statistics for the name Cherl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cherl is a very rare female name, with only 326 people living in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,013,617 Americans. The majority of those named Cherl are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 383 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cherl Through the Generations
Cherl has seen its peak popularity in 1962 when 24 babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, the average age of someone named Cherl is 65, indicating a strong skew towards older individuals. Among the current bearers, 70% are over 60 years old, while the remaining 30% are evenly split between ages 30-60 and under 30.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cherl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cherl
How Many People Have the Name Cherl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 326 people in the United States currently share the name Cherl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,013,617 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cherl a Common or Rare Name?
Cherl is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cherl Mean?
Cherl means "creative variant of Cher" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cherl in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cherl Most Popular?
The name Cherl reached peak popularity in 1962, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cherl?
Approximately 326 people named Cherl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 383. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,013,617 Americans.
Is Cherl a rare name?
Cherl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,013,617 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cherl mean?
Cherl means "creative variant of Cher" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cherl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cherl are male and 100% are female.
When was Cherl most popular?
Cherl peaked in 1962 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.