Total births
989
Girls' name · since 1943
Cherly
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 989 babies named Cherly, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 989
- total births
- 1943–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Cherly sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 989 recorded since 1943.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cherly has been recorded 989 times among girls since 1943, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 2010.
- 989 total births
- 1943–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
989 girls have been named Cherly since 1943, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 989
- total births
- 1943–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Cherly was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
46 babies were named Cherly in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Cherly's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Cherly splits its recorded history at 1970: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1943 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1966 peak of 46 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Cherly at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Cherly popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–2010
- Peak year (1966)
- 46
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Cherly by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Cherly's strongest decade.
347 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Cherly births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 64
1940s
64 births
- 1950s
1950s
155 births
- 1960s
1960s
347 births
- 1970s
1970s
248 births
- 1980s 124
1980s
124 births
- 1990s 41
1990s
41 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 347 births (35% of all-time use).
How Cherly compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cherly's total volume
Cherly vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cherly by state
Where Cherly concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #2 | Florida | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.5% |
Texas share of Cherly's total US births 1.7%
Even split
17 of 989 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherly? ▼
Cherly has been given to 989 babies in the U.S. since 1943, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 46 babies were born in 1966, its single highest year.
When was Cherly most popular? ▼
Cherly was most popular in the 1960s decade with 347 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Cherly most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cherly are Texas (17 births), Florida (10 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Cherly been used? ▼
Cherly has been recorded in Social Security data since 1943, spanning 68 years of data through 2010.
What names are similar to Cherly? ▼
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 Cherly's data
- Cherly's decade-level peak was the 1960s (347 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Cherlys (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Cherly
Nearby Names Like Cherly
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherly
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Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
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Compare Cherly side by side: Cherly vs Cheryl Cherly vs Chelsea Cherly vs Cheyenne
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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, 1943–2010 (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. "Cherly: Baby Name Since 1943 - 989 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherly. 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 Cherly 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.