Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherrill since 1931
Babies named Cherrill per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 81 |
| 1950s | 19 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherrill first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1931 and saw modest use during the 1940s, peaking in 1942. Despite its mid-century popularity, it never entered the top 1000 rankings, reflecting its rarity. The name's trajectory has been stable at very low usage since the 1940s, with no recent revival. Its origins are unclear, but it likely emerged as a creative variation of Cheryl or a similar fashionable name of the era. Cherrill has not been concentrated in any particular state, indicating scattered use. For parents seeking a distinctive mid-century revival name, Cherrill offers a rare and gentle-sounding choice.
Cherrill emerged in the 20th century as a modern coinage, likely influenced by names like Cheryl and Beryl. It shares a fashionable -ill suffix common in the early 1900s and was most notably used in the United States during the 1940s. Its etymology remains uncertain, as it does not derive from a classical source.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheri, Rill
Sibling names for Cherrill
Names that share Cherrill's style, for a brother or sister.
