Holding steady.
Popularity of Charyl since 1943
Babies named Charyl per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Charyl's real moment was 1944.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 180 |
| 1950s | 237 |
| 1960s | 225 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Charyl first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1943, a time when similar-sounding names like Cheryl and Carol were rising in popularity. Its peak year came in 1944, and while it never reached the top rankings, it has maintained a stable presence ever since, with no sharp decline or revival. The name remains a rare choice, reflecting the mid-20th century trend of creating novel spellings of established names. Today, Charyl is a distinctive variation that carries the vintage charm of its era.
Charyl is a variant of Cheryl, a modern coinage that emerged in early 20th century America. Cheryl itself may be a blend of the names Cherry (from the fruit) and Beryl (a gemstone), or a respelling of the French name Cherie, meaning 'darling'. Charyl gained modest use in the 1940s, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Carol and Cheryl.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Chary, Lyl
Sibling names for Charyl
Names that share Charyl's style, for a brother or sister.
