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Cheryl

female

Meaning

"Beloved"

Modern English name influenced by French Cherie and related forms; commonly glossed as beloved, though formation is relatively recent.

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Popularity History of Cheryl

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3970Ranked in 2024

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#3970

Cheryl was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+506

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cheryl

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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