Cheryl

Feminine Welsh name

Cheryl is a feminine given name that emerged in the twentieth century, probably as a blend of names like Cherry and Beryl.

It peaked in American popularity during the 1950s and 1960s: Cheryl was the most popular girl's name in her graduating class.

The name now skews toward middle-aged and older women.

name

given name

Personal name from birth

identity · personal · forename · nickname · namesake · moniker · birth certificate · introduction · spelling · pronunciation

Categories
Opposites
gender of name

CherylGary

Masculine given name

Larry · Daryl · Charles · Darryl · Gerald

Phrases
Family

cherish

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G