How Many People Are Named Cherryl?
Complete statistics for the name Cherryl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cherryl is a very rare female name, with only 1,384 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 238,451 Americans. The majority of those named Cherryl are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1947.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 1,757 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: 1947Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cherryl Through the Generations
Cherryl has seen a stable presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1947 when 105 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 85% of those named Cherryl being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Cherryl is a name that resonates with a particular era, though it remains a unique choice even among classic names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cherryl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cherryl
How Many People Have the Name Cherryl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,384 people in the United States currently share the name Cherryl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 238,451 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cherryl a Common or Rare Name?
Cherryl 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 Cherryl Mean?
Cherryl means "creative variant of Cherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cherryl in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cherryl Most Popular?
The name Cherryl reached peak popularity in 1947, with 105 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 Cherryl?
Approximately 1,384 people named Cherryl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,757. That works out to roughly 1 in 238,451 Americans.
Is Cherryl a rare name?
Cherryl is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 238,451 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cherryl mean?
Cherryl means "creative variant of Cherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cherryl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cherryl are male and 100% are female.
When was Cherryl most popular?
Cherryl peaked in 1947 with 105 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.