Feminine dossier · first seen 1909
Cheryl
Endangered
Down 99.9% from peak
Peak era
1958
Peak births
24,119
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Cheryl
How many people are named Cheryl?
An estimated 297,959 living Americans are named Cheryl.
How rare is Cheryl?
Cheryl is very rare among babies today, with 32 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.9% from its 1958 peak.
How old is the typical Cheryl?
The median age of a living American named Cheryl is approximately 66 years, with most bearers falling between 59 and 70 years old.
Is Cheryl still popular?
No. Cheryl is endangered as a baby name, down 99.9% from its 1958 peak with 32 births in 2025.
Where is Cheryl most common?
Cheryl has its strongest geographic signal in Iowa, where it appears 5.6× more often than the national baseline.
1909Peak 19582025
Peak year
1958
Decline from peak
99.9%
2025
32
All-time
439,539