Total births
1,013
Girls' name · since 1944
Cherylann
Cherylann has 1,013 recorded births since 1944 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,013
- total births
- 1944–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1,013 girls have been named Cherylann since 1944, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Cherylann recorded 1,013 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 2001.
- 1,013 total births
- 1944–2001 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,013 girls have been named Cherylann since 1944, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2001.
- 1,013
- total births
- 1944–2001
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Cherylann was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
74 babies were named Cherylann in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Cherylann's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cherylann's SSA record in two at 1971 and the more recent half accounts for 25% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 75%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 74, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cherylann at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1944
Cherylann popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1944–2001
- Peak year (1958)
- 74
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Cherylann by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Cherylann's strongest decade.
358 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Cherylann births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 58
1940s
58 births
- 1950s
1950s
325 births
- 1960s
1960s
358 births
- 1970s 138
1970s
138 births
- 1980s 84
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 358 births (35% of all-time use).
How Cherylann 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 Cherylann's total volume
Cherylann vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cherylann by state
Where Cherylann concentrates geographically, total births since 1944
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 100 | 9.9% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 99 | 9.8% |
| #3 | New York | | 53 | 5.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 38 | 3.8% |
| #5 | Hawaii | | 27 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Cherylann's total US births 9.9%
Even split
100 of 1,013 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherylann? ▼
1,013 babies have been named Cherylann since 1944. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1958 with 74 births.
When was Cherylann most popular? ▼
Cherylann was most popular in the 1960s decade with 358 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Cherylann most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cherylann are Pennsylvania (100 births), Massachusetts (99 births), New York (53 births).
How long has the name Cherylann been used? ▼
Cherylann has been recorded in Social Security data since 1944, spanning 58 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Cherylann? ▼
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 Cherylann's data
- Cherylann's decade-level peak was the 1960s (358 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Cherylanns (100 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Cherylann
Nearby Names Like Cherylann
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherylann
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Chelsea Girl
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Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
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Compare Cherylann side by side: Cherylann vs Cheryl Cherylann vs Chelsea Cherylann vs Cheyenne
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1944–2001 (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. "Cherylann: Baby Name Since 1944 - 1,013 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherylann. 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 Cherylann 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 July 2026.