Cheryle
Cheryle is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Beloved or precious jewel.
Origin and history
Cheryle is a spelling variant of Cheryl, which originated in the early 20th century as a combination of Cherie and Beryl. It saw moderate use in the United States during the mid-20th century but is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
5,476 babies in the United States have been named Cheryle since 1880. It ranks #2327 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.8 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- OH (8.2 %)
- TX (6.7 %)
- MI (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 34 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,519 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,194 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,286 |
| 1970-1980 | 329 |
| 1980-1990 | 93 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Cheryle
- Cheryle St. Onge: Photographer, Artist
Nicknames
Cher, Cheri
Fun facts
- Cheryle emerged as an elaborate spelling alternative during the height of the popularity of Cheryl in the 1940s and 1950s.
- The name Cheryl and its variants combine the French word 'chérie' (darling) with the gemstone name 'Beryl'.