Holding steady.
Popularity of Cheryln since 1944
Babies named Cheryln per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 51 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 61 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cheryln is a rare spelling variant of Cheryl, a name that enjoyed considerable popularity in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, but its peak year came in 1957, when the original Cheryl was ranked among the top 40 names. Cheryln itself never reached the top 1,000, reflecting its status as an uncommon twist on a once-common name. The trajectory has remained stable since the 1950s, with few recorded births each year. Although no top states are associated with Cheryln, its parent name Cheryl was especially popular in the South and Midwest. This kind of spelling variation was a trend during the decades when parents sought distinctiveness through minor alterations.
Cheryln is a variant of Cheryl, a name that emerged in the 20th century. Cheryl is often considered a blend of Cherry and Beryl, inspired by the French word chérie meaning 'dear.' The suffix -yln follows a pattern of similar feminine coinages from the mid-1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheryl, Cheri, Cher
Sibling names for Cheryln
Names that share Cheryln's style, for a brother or sister.
