Total births
2,628
Girls' name · since 1934
Cheryll
Cheryll has 2,628 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1955 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,628
- total births
- 1934–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Cheryll sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 2,628 recorded since 1934.
Social Security Administration records show Cheryll recorded 2,628 times among girls since 1934, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 1989.
- 2,628 total births
- 1934–1989 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,628 girls have been named Cheryll since 1934, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1989.
- 2,628
- total births
- 1934–1989
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Cheryll was born in this single decade.
1955
Single peak year
162 babies were named Cheryll in 1955 - its busiest year on record.
Cheryll's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cheryll's full recorded timeline at 1963, 22% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 78% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1955 peak of 162 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cheryll at a glance
Last recorded 1989Peak year
1955
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Cheryll popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–1989
- Peak year (1955)
- 162
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Cheryll by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Cheryll's strongest decade.
1,138 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Cheryll births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 22
1930s
22 births
- 1940s
1940s
662 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,138 births
- 1960s
1960s
541 births
- 1970s 189
1970s
189 births
- 1980s 76
1980s
76 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,138 births (43% of all-time use).
How Cheryll 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 Cheryll's total volume
Cheryll vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cheryll by state
Where Cheryll concentrates geographically, total births since 1934
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 230 | 8.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 140 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 113 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 85 | 3.2% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 77 | 2.9% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 62 | 2.4% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 60 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Massachusetts | | 47 | 1.8% |
California share of Cheryll's total US births 8.8%
Even split
230 of 2,628 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Cheryll appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cheryll? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 2,628 babies named Cheryll. The most recent recorded year was 1989. Its busiest year on record was 1955, with 162 births.
When was Cheryll most popular? ▼
Cheryll was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,138 total births. The single peak year was 1955.
Where is Cheryll most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cheryll are California (230 births), New York (140 births), Ohio (113 births).
How long has the name Cheryll been used? ▼
Records for Cheryll go back to 1934, giving 56 years of history through 1989.
What names are similar to Cheryll? ▼
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 Cheryll's data
- Cheryll's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,138 total births); usage has since declined to 76 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Cherylls (230 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 Cheryll
Nearby Names Like Cheryll
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cheryll
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Chelsea Girl
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Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Cheryll side by side: Cheryll vs Cheryl Cheryll vs Chelsea Cheryll vs Cheyenne
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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, 1934–1989 (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. "Cheryll: Baby Name Since 1934 - 2,628 Births, Peak 1955." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cheryll. 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 Cheryll 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.