Total births
383
Girls' name · since 1944
Cherl
Since 1944, U.S. Social Security records show 383 babies named Cherl, peaking in 1962. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 383
- total births
- 1944–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
383 girls have been named Cherl since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cherl recorded 383 times among girls since 1944, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1944 to 1978.
- 383 total births
- 1944–1978 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
383 girls have been named Cherl since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1978.
- 383
- total births
- 1944–1978
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Cherl was born in this single decade.
1962
Single peak year
24 babies were named Cherl in 1962 - its busiest year on record.
Cherl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cherl splits its recorded history at 1961: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1945 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1962 peak of 24 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cherl at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1962
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Cherl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–1978
- Peak year (1962)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Cherl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Cherl's strongest decade.
141 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Cherl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 39
1940s
39 births
- 1950s
1950s
139 births
- 1960s
1960s
141 births
- 1970s
1970s
64 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 141 births (37% of all-time use).
Cherl by state
Where Cherl concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.3% |
Illinois share of Cherl's total US births 1.3%
5 of 383 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherl? ▼
Since 1944, Social Security records show 383 babies named Cherl. The most recent recorded year was 1978. Its busiest year on record was 1962, with 24 births.
When was Cherl most popular? ▼
Cherl was most popular in the 1960s decade with 141 total births. The single peak year was 1962.
Where is Cherl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cherl are Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Cherl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cherl since 1944 -- 35 years through the most recent 1978 data.
What names are similar to Cherl? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cherl's data
- Cherl's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (141 total births) through the 1970s (64) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Illinois records the most Cherls (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cherl
Nearby Names Like Cherl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherl
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Cherl side by side: Cherl vs Cheryl Cherl vs Chelsea Cherl vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1944–1978 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cherl: Baby Name Since 1944 - 383 Births, Peak 1962." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherl. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cherl draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.