Cheryll
Cheryll is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved, or green gemstone.
Origin and history
Cheryll is an expanded spelling variant of Cheryl, which originated in the early 20th century as a blend of Cherie and Beryl. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, the spelling Cheryll is rarely used for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,628 babies in the United States have been named Cheryll since 1880. It ranks #3445 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.6 %)
- NY (13.1 %)
- OH (10.6 %)
- PA (8 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 22 |
| 1940-1950 | 662 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,138 |
| 1960-1970 | 541 |
| 1970-1980 | 189 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Cher, Cheri, Sherry
Fun facts
- Cheryll evolved as a variant of Cheryl, created by combining the French word chérie with the name Beryl.
- The double-L spelling enjoyed its highest U.S. adoption between the 1940s and 1970s.