Cheryl
Meaning
beloved
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cheryl peaked in the 1950s.
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Popularity in Brazil
35 people · the #85,084 first name in Brazil · median age 37
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Cheryl
People given the name Cheryl in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1969. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cheryl deep dive
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