Total births
433
Girls' name · since 1960
Cherrell
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 433 babies named Cherrell, peaking in 1986. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 433
- total births
- 1960–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Cherrell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 433 have been recorded since 1960.
Cherrell has 433 recorded births among girls since 1960, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1980s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 2003.
- 433 total births
- 1960–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
433 girls have been named Cherrell since 1960, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 433
- total births
- 1960–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Cherrell was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
50 babies were named Cherrell in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Cherrell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cherrell's SSA record in two at 1985 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1969, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1986 peak of 50, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cherrell at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Cherrell popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–2003
- Peak year (1986)
- 50
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Cherrell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Cherrell's strongest decade.
222 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Cherrell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s
1980s
222 births
- 1990s
1990s
116 births
- 2000s 17
2000s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 222 births (51% of all-time use).
Cherrell by state
Where Cherrell concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Cherrell's total US births 2.8%
Even split
12 of 433 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherrell? ▼
Cherrell has been given to 433 babies in the U.S. since 1960, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 50 babies were born in 1986, its single highest year.
When was Cherrell most popular? ▼
Cherrell was most popular in the 1980s decade with 222 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Cherrell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cherrell are California (12 births), Georgia (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Cherrell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Cherrell since 1960 -- 44 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Cherrell? ▼
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 Cherrell's data
- Cherrell's decade-level peak was the 1980s (222 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cherrells (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Cherrell
Nearby Names Like Cherrell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherrell
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 Cherrell side by side: Cherrell vs Cheryl Cherrell vs Chelsea Cherrell 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, 1960–2003 (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. "Cherrell: Baby Name Since 1960 - 433 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherrell. 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 Cherrell 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.