Cheryl is a feminine given name of American origin. It was created by combining the names Cheryl and Sherry, which were popular in the mid-20th century. The name Cheryl means "darling" or "beloved," while Sherry is a diminutive form of Cheryl that also means "darling." Therefore, Cheryl can be interpreted as meaning "darling of darlings."
The popularity of the name Cheryl peaked in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. It was often used during this time because it had a modern and youthful sound that appealed to parents who wanted their children to have unique names. Today, Cheryl is still a popular name among American families, although its usage has declined somewhat since its peak in the mid-20th century.
Some notable individuals with the name Cheryl include Cheryl Ladd, an American actress best known for her role on the television series Charlie's Angels; Cheryl Kagan, an American politician who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates; and Cheryl Crow, an American singer-songwriter who won four Grammy Awards during the 1990s.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Cherryl in the United States from 1938 to 1993.
Between 1938 and 1946, there was a significant increase in the number of babies named Cherryl. The number of births peaked at 104 in 1946, indicating that this year may have been particularly popular for the name Cherryl. However, from 1947 onwards, the popularity of the name began to decline steadily.
From 1950 to 1972, the number of births with the name Cherryl fluctuated between a high of 86 in 1955 and a low of 5 births in 1972. There were periods of stability, such as from 1954 to 1958, during which the number of births remained relatively consistent.
After 1972, there was a further decrease in the popularity of the name Cherryl, with only single-digit numbers of births each year until 1993. The total number of births with the name Cherryl over this period was 1757.
These statistics demonstrate how the popularity of the name Cherryl has varied over time in the United States, from periods of significant popularity to more recent years where it is now quite rare.