Cheryl
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cheryl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 834 babies have been named Cheryl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cheryl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,815 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,815
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Cheryl is also used as a girl name, ranked #3965.
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About the Name Cheryl
Cheryl is a boy name .
Is Cheryl a boy or girl name? Cheryl is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,815 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,965. Cheryl is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cheryl is currently ranked #12,815 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cheryl include Che, Cher, Chery, Cherie, Chy, Chie, and Chekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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