Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherly since 1943
Babies named Cherly per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 155 |
| 1960s | 347 |
| 1970s | 248 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Cherly, a variant spelling of Cheryl, saw a modest peak in popularity in 1967, when it ranked #912 in the United States. Its first recorded use in Social Security data was 1943, and it has remained in use at low levels since. During its peak decade of the 1960s, it fit the trend of names ending in 'yl' or 'ly,' derived from beloved or sweet meanings. Today, it is a rare choice, with fewer than five births per year in recent decades, maintaining a stable but low trajectory.
Cherly is a variant spelling of Cheryl, which itself was coined in the early 20th century, likely inspired by the French name Chérie meaning 'darling' or 'beloved.' The name gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States during the 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Cheri, Lily
Sibling names for Cherly
Names that share Cherly's style, for a brother or sister.
