Cheryll

Meaning & origin

Cheryll is a spelling variant of Cheryl, a name that enjoyed considerable popularity in the mid-20th century before falling out of fashion. The variant Cheryll first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1934, but its peak year was 1955, reflecting the broader peak of similar names like Linda and Susan. Although it has not ranked in the top 1000 for decades, it remains a recognizable relic of 1950s naming trends. The trajectory has been stable since its decline, and it is now very uncommon, with no recorded babies in recent years. Its rarity today might appeal to parents seeking a distinctly mid-century name that blends the sounds of Cherry and Beryl. Top states for the name were never concentrated, indicating broad but thin distribution across the U.S.

Cheryll is a spelling variant of Cheryl, which itself emerged in the early 20th century, likely as a combination of the name Cherry (from the fruit, also a diminutive of Charity) and the popular suffix -yl (as in Beryl). Some sources trace Cheryl to the Welsh name Carys (meaning 'love'). The -yll spelling was a less common variant that peaked in the 1950s alongside the standard Cheryl.