Overview
people
Sample Size
11,938
Gender Distribution
Male:
1.5%
Female:
98.5%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
English
Meaning
Cheryl is a feminine given name with its origin in English-speaking countries. It emerged in the early 20th century, possibly as a combination of 'Cherry' and 'Beryl.' The name 'Cherry' refers to the fruit, while 'Beryl' is a gemstone. Cheryl gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is typically used for females.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
7,045 samples
99%
GB
1,901 samples
98%
CA
588 samples
99%
ZA
366 samples
99%
AU
258 samples
99%
PH
211 samples
100%
SG
186 samples
97%
NL
145 samples
99%
MY
133 samples
98%
FR
92 samples
97%
CN
71 samples
99%
NZ
57 samples
100%
TW
54 samples
100%
MX
51 samples
100%
IN
50 samples
96%
DE
47 samples
98%
IE
45 samples
100%
HK
43 samples
98%
ES
40 samples
95%
NG
34 samples
91%
+ 34 more countries
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