How Many People Are Named Cheryle?

Complete statistics for the name Cheryle in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Cheryle
Very Rare
5,475
Estimated People
1 in 60,274
1 in X Americans
1947
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,475 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 70

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 25
Arkansas 10
California 659
Colorado 5
Connecticut 5
Florida 113
Georgia 89
Iowa 52
Idaho 5
Illinois 221
Indiana 125
Kansas 13
Kentucky 6
Louisiana 22
Massachusetts 224
Maryland 6
Michigan 234
Minnesota 70
Missouri 54
Mississippi 11
North Carolina 41
Nebraska 13
New Jersey 67
New York 330
Ohio 288
Oklahoma 20
Oregon 36
Pennsylvania 197
Rhode Island 12
South Carolina 22
Tennessee 39
Texas 235
Utah 5
Virginia 44
Washington 120
Wisconsin 78
West Virginia 11
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Cheryle

How Many People Have the Name Cheryle in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,475 people in the United States currently share the name Cheryle. That works out to roughly 1 in every 60,274 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Cheryle a Common or Rare Name?

Cheryle is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Cheryle Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Cheryle are covered in full on the Cheryle name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Cheryle Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Cheryle in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Cheryle is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Cheryle Most Popular?

The name Cheryle reached peak popularity in 1947, with 278 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Cheryle Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Cheryle across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cheryle?

Approximately 5,475 people in the United States share the name Cheryle, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Cheryle a rare name?

Cheryle is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 60,274 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cheryle mean?

The meaning and origin of Cheryle is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Cheryle more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cheryle are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Cheryle most popular?

The name Cheryle reached its peak in 1947, with 278 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,475
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 60,274
GenderFemale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1947
Male %0%
Female %100%

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