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The baby name Cheryl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɛrəl/ (SHER-əl).

Cheryl is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /ˈʃɛrəl/ (SHER-əl)

What is the meaning of the name Cheryl ?

The baby name Cheryl is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃɛrəl/ (SHER-əl).

Cheryl is English in Origin.

Cheryl is an English feminine given name coined in the early 20th century, most plausibly blending French cherie ("dear, beloved") with the fashionable -yl ending seen in Beryl and Meryl. The resulting meaning aligns with "beloved" or "darling," and the initial Cher- element also kept company with contemporaneous names such as Cherie and Cherry.

After sporadic appearances in the 1910s-20s, Cheryl rose sharply across the English-speaking world, peaking in mid-century popularity - especially in the United States and United Kingdom - before declining from the 1980s onward. Well-known variants include Sheryl (a phonetic spelling), Cheryll, and the elaborations Cherilyn/Cherilynne and Cherylann; related diminutives or cognate forms are Cher, Cherry, Sherry, and Cherie. Internationally, the name is typically pronounced with an initial "SH" or "CH" sound depending on region and spelling. Overall, Cheryl remains a modern classic evoking affection and endearment.

Cheryl has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Cheryl

Cheryl Hines Actor · Born 1965 · United States Cheryl Hines is an American actress best known for her role as Larry David's wife, Cheryl, on the television series 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'. She has also appeared in films like 'RV' and 'Waitress'. Born in 1965, Cheryl has made a significant mark in both television and film with her comedic talent. Cheryl Ladd Actor · Born 1951 · United States Cheryl Ladd is an American actress best known for her role as Kris Munroe in the television series Charlie's Angels. She joined the show in its second season, replacing Farrah Fawcett, and became a fan favorite. Besides acting, she also pursued a music career, releasing albums like 'Dance Forever.' Cheryl Dunye Actor · Born 1966 · United States Cheryl Dunye is an American filmmaker and actress best known for her groundbreaking film 'The Watermelon Woman', which explores themes of race, gender, and sexuality. Born in 1966, she has been a significant figure in the New Queer Cinema movement. Her work often blends documentary and narrative techniques to tell unique and compelling stories.

Celebrity babies named Cheryl

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Cheryl Crane Lana Turner television actor
Cheryl Ford Karl Malone basketball player
Cheryl Henson Jim Henson film director

Cheryl – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2017 #1 949
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
KR Boys 0 #26 2 897
ET Boys 0 #27 1 678
SG 0 #28 378 11,010
BN 0 #30 3 2,297
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
ID 0 #38 2 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #49 4 2,706
SG Girls 0 #50 1,734 18,916
LU 0 #64 3 2,830
PH 0 #65 32 5,607
JM 0 #74 14 3,714
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
TW 0 #84 17 4,523
QA 0 #90 11 7,011
BN Girls 0 #93 14 5,459
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
ID Girls 0 #98 5 3,319
KW 0 #114 8 5,216
OM 0 #116 6 6,215
CY Girls 0 #119 7 3,755
MT Girls 0 #124 28 3,773
CR 0 #126 33 5,526
PA 0 #133 6 3,797
JM Girls 0 #134 150 7,507
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
PH Girls 0 #155 278 13,098
AE 0 #161 17 10,220
LU Girls 0 #164 22 4,850
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
ZA 0 #169 304 14,421
Sweden Girls 2020 #179 2 1,663
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
NA Girls 0 #195 30 7,146
ZA Girls 0 #195 3,013 25,928
MY 0 #202 135 12,352
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
TW Girls 0 #208 69 8,139
MO Girls 0 #215 37 7,056
CN Girls 0 #221 140 8,829
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
QA Girls 0 #246 71 15,378
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HK Girls 0 #266 491 16,104
HK 0 #268 82 8,483
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SA 0 #273 23 10,560
IL 0 #277 6 6,291
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KW Girls 0 #294 230 19,177
GH Girls 0 #311 14 6,973
OM Girls 0 #313 84 15,987
PE 0 #324 6 6,350
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
CN Boys 0 #329 3 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
MU Girls 0 #339 13 8,539
NL 0 #346 46 2,481
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
MY Girls 0 #371 920 24,821
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
CR Girls 0 #387 149 11,342
France Girls 2021 #389 17 3,185
AE Girls 0 #391 163 20,968
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
Germany 0 #427 11 2,542
CL 0 #429 6 6,867
MX 0 #440 6 8,339
Spain 0 #443 10 2,326
PA Girls 0 #447 35 9,861
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
CO 0 #471 10 7,768
RU Girls 0 #480 19 11,913
PS Girls 0 #498 26 10,981
BH 0 #512 42 17,937
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #527 14 11,671
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #538 4 7,500
CM Boys 0 #540 11 12,054
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
NL Girls 0 #552 452 5,933
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
IL Girls 0 #577 41 11,648
IN Girls 0 #614 18 13,121
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
LB 0 #640 19 13,263
BO Girls 0 #643 9 9,488
SG Boys 0 #688 10 17,960
SA Girls 0 #690 246 25,931
IT 0 #691 24 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
NG Girls 0 #703 84 15,093
Finland Girls 2026 #722 17 3,895
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
CL Girls 0 #781 71 14,098
Germany Girls 0 #801 38 4,949
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #880 37 8,487
PE Girls 0 #889 55 14,861
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
Spain Girls 0 #922 62 5,561
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
EG Girls 0 #949 11 14,742
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #999 3 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,036 43 16,140
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Boys 0 #1,099 13 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,149 30 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,167 17 17,781
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
TR 0 #1,198 14 19,440
DZ 0 #1,230 5 20,130
IT Girls 0 #1,295 152 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,603 12 28,008

Cheryl is popular in 72 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland
Canada
United States

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People also ask about Cheryl

Cheryl is predominantly a girl's name.
Cheryl is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈʃɛrəl/ (SHER-əl).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sheryl, Cheryll, Cheril, Cherelle, Cherri and Sheril.
Across languages, Cheryl has these equivalents: Chérie / Cherie (French), Cara (Italian, 'beloved'), Amy / Aimée (French, 'beloved'), Caroline / Carol (related forms), Cherry (nickname).
Yes, very popular — Cheryl ranked #1 in Ireland in 2017, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Cheryl ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2017).
Cheryl's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2010 to #1 in 2017 in Ireland.
Yes — 3 notable people named Cheryl are in our database, including Cheryl Hines (Actor), Cheryl Ladd (Actor), Cheryl Dunye (Actor).
Yes — at least 3 celebrity couples have chosen Cheryl for their child, including Lana Turner.