Holding steady.
Popularity of Chryl since 1946
Babies named Chryl per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 106 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chryl is a minor spelling variant of Cheryl, a name that enjoyed its greatest popularity in the mid-20th century. First recorded in 1946, Chryl saw its peak usage in 1960, during the height of the Cheryl phenomenon. Since then, its use has been stable but very low, reflecting the overall decline of the original name. As a variant spelling, Chryl shares the core meaning of 'dear one' from French origins, but it has never achieved widespread adoption. Its trajectory remains flat, with no signs of revival in recent decades.
Chryl appears to be a mid-20th century respelling of Cheryl, which in turn derives from the French chérie, meaning 'dear' or 'beloved.' Cheryl gained popularity in the 1920s and peaked in the 1960s, with numerous spelling variants like Chryl emerging during that era. The name has seen declining usage since its peak.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Cherry, Ry
Sibling names for Chryl
Names that share Chryl's style, for a brother or sister.
