Cheryl

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Cheryl

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Cheryl is an alteration of Chérie, a French term of endearment (similar to “darling” and “sweetheart”).

History:
Chérie, and its elaborations like Cheryl or Cherelle were not common until the 1920s.

Pronunciation: share-ell

Diminutives: Cher, Cherry, Sher.

Alternates: Sheryl.

See also: Sheryl.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Cheryl Tiegs (1947-)
American fashion designer.

Political Figures:
Cheryl Kernot (1948-)
Australian politician.

Singers and Entertainers:
Cheryl Crawford (1902-1986)
American actress.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.315 % named Cheryl
0.059 % named Sheryl
0.003 % named Sherryl
0.002 % named Cherryl

Popularity of Cheryl:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 623rd most popular.
1940-1950: 44th most popular.
1950-1960: 19th most popular.
1960-1970: 28th most popular.
1970-1980: 80th most popular.
1980-1990: 196th most popular.
1990: 428th most popular.
1991: 469th most popular.
1992: 548th most popular.
1993: 619th most popular.
1994: 707th most popular.
1995: 785th most popular.
1996: 810th most popular.
1997: N/A