Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherl since 1944
Babies named Cherl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 139 |
| 1960s | 141 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherl is a rare spelling variant of Cheryl, a name that enjoyed mid-century popularity but has since become uncommon. According to U.S. Social Security data, Cherl first appeared in 1944 and reached its peak usage in 1962, but it has never been a highly ranked name. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, with very few annual births recorded since the 1970s. The name's 1-in-N statistic is not available due to its low frequency. Cherl reflects a tendency in the mid-20th century for respellings of popular names, and it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a familiar sound with a unique spelling.
Cherl is a modern spelling variant of Cheryl, which emerged in the early 20th century as a feminine form of Charles. The name Charles derives from the Germanic element *karlaz* meaning 'free man'. Cheryl gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 1920s and 1930s, and Cherl appears as a respelling or phonetic variant, likely influenced by spelling simplification trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Cherry
Sibling names for Cherl
Names that share Cherl's style, for a brother or sister.
