Cheryl was a top 20 name for a couple of decades in America. It is a kind-hearted option that translates to “beloved” or “darling.” This wholesome name is not as popular as it once was, however, as it is now just over a top 8,000 option.
Meaning of the name Cheryl:
French: beloved, darling
Origin of the name Cheryl:
Parents only started using the baby name Cheryl in the 1900s. It was a variation of Cherie, which comes from the French word “cherie.” Cherie only became popular in America after the rise of Sherry, a variation of the Irish surname O'Searraigh.
Symbolism of the name Cheryl:
The baby name Cheryl means “beloved” or “darling” because of Cherie. The French word “cherie” that inspired the latter option translate directly to “darling” or “beloved.”
Style of the name Cheryl:
Modern
Gender of the name Cheryl:
Cheryl is a serious name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Cheryl:
SHEHR-ul
Number of syllables in the name Cheryl:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Cheryl:
Cheryl is a refined and serious name. It is formal and wholesome.
Alternative spellings for the name Cheryl:
- Cheril
- Cherylle
- Cheryll
- Cherill
- Sharyl
- Sharyll
- Sharylle
- Sharil
Nicknames for the name Cheryl:
Popularity of the name Cheryl:
Cheryl became a top 1,000 name in America in 1931 at rank 999. It rose to the top 100, ultimately top 50 lists in 1944 at number 36. The name stayed a top 50 option until 1971 and a top 100 until 1975. The last year that Cheryl was on the Social Security Popularity Index was 1997 when it was number 986.
Related names for the name Cheryl:
Great middle names for Cheryl and their meanings:
- Bethany (house of figs)
- Serena (serene, peaceful, quiet)
- Violet (purple)
- Vanessa (butterfly)
- Magnolia (flower, Magnol's flower)
- Annabeth (my God is an oath)
- Felicity (good fortune, happy)
- Alicia (noble, exalted)
Famous people with the name Cheryl:
- Cheryl Cole (singer)
- Cheryl Ladd (actress, “Charlie's Angels”)
- Cheryl Tweedy (singer from Girls Aloud)
- Cheryl Burke (dancer)
- Cheryl Hines (actress, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”)
- Cheryl Strayed (author)
- Cheryl Bernard (Olympic curler)
- Cheryl Studer (operatic soprano)
Cheryls in popular culture:
- Cheryl Mason (character from “Silent Hill” video game)
- Cheryl Mabel (character from “According to Jim”)
- Cheryl Trueland (character from “American Gothic”)
- Cheryl Blossom (character from “Riverdale”)
- Cheryl Rollins (character from “Criminal Minds”)