How Many People Are Named Cheryle?
Complete statistics for the name Cheryle: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cheryle is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 76,291 Americans bearing it today. That's just 4,326 people in the US! Interestingly, most Cheryles are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1947.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 70All 5,475 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
📜 Cheryle Through the Generations
Cheryle has seen a steady presence through the decades, peaking in 1947 with 278 births. Today, the majority of those named Cheryle are over 60, with 4,702 individuals in this age group, compared to 768 aged 30-60 and just 5 under 30. This indicates a strong generational skew towards older adults, likely due to its mid-20th century popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cheryle's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cheryle
How Many People Have the Name Cheryle?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,326 people in the United States currently share the name Cheryle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 76,291 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cheryle a Common or Rare Name?
Cheryle 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 Cheryle Mean?
Cheryle means "creative variant of Cheryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cheryle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Cheryle Most Popular?
The name Cheryle reached peak popularity in 1947, with 278 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 Cheryle?
Approximately 4,326 people named Cheryle live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,475. That works out to roughly 1 in 76,291 Americans.
Is Cheryle a rare name?
Cheryle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 76,291 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cheryle mean?
Cheryle means "creative variant of Cheryl" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cheryle more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cheryle are male and 100% are female.
When was Cheryle most popular?
Cheryle peaked in 1947 with 278 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.