Cheryl
Peaked at #13 nationally in 1958, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1909, Cheryl has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Cheryl — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#13
in 1958
Current rank
#3970
in 2024
Years tracked
112
1909–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1909, Cheryl reached its peak popularity for girls in 1958, ranking #13 nationally with 24,118 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2936 (2014) to #3970 (2024) — a 26% drop.
As of 2024, Cheryl ranks #3970 nationally for girls, with 37 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,970 | 37 |
| 2023 | #4,476 | 31 |
| 2022 | #3,546 | 44 |
| 2021 | #3,350 | 47 |
| 2020 | #4,471 | 30 |
| 2019 | #3,677 | 41 |
| 2018 | #2,915 | 57 |
| 2017 | #2,935 | 56 |
Cheryl — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#995
in 1958
Last ranked
#6520
in 1990
Years tracked
46
1939–1990
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1939, Cheryl reached its peak popularity for boys in 1958, ranking #995 nationally with 59 babies given the name that year.
Cheryl hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1990, when it stood at #6520.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | #6,520 | 7 |
| 1987 | #7,127 | 5 |
| 1986 | #4,924 | 8 |
| 1985 | #4,770 | 8 |
| 1984 | #5,686 | 6 |
| 1982 | #5,752 | 6 |
| 1981 | #6,440 | 5 |
| 1980 | #5,019 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Cheryl most popular?
Cheryl was most popular in 1958, when it ranked #13 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Cheryl becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Cheryl?
At least 440,480 babies have been recorded with the name Cheryl in the US since 1909, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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