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Cheryle

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Pronounced SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Cheryl, a modern English name that arose in the 20th century, generally explained as a blend of Cherry and Beryl (with a Charlotte echo). The added -e was a mid-century flourish.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft mid-century name: Cheryle restyles Cheryl, said 'SHER-il.' Vintage and gentle.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA variant spelling of Cheryl, a modern English name that arose in the 20th century, generally explained as a blend of Cherry and Beryl (with a Charlotte echo). The added -e was a mid-century flourish.

U.S. rank (1997)#14180 ↘ Falling

1997 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1947

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,475

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cheryle respells Cheryl, a 20th-century coinage usually read as a blend of Cherry and Beryl. Cheryl surged in mid-century America, and spellings like Cheryle followed, peaking in 1947 before receding (said 'SHER-il').

Cheryle belonged to the postwar nurseries and is rare today. Rare, soft, and vintage.

Did you know? Cheryle is a flourished spelling of Cheryl — a Cherry-plus-Beryl blend — that peaked around 1947 and has faded since.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Cheryle — Variant of Cheryl; Cherry + Beryl blend

Variations

CherylSherylCheryll

Nicknames

CherSherry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cheryle mean?

Cheryle is a variant of Cheryl, a 20th-century name blending Cherry and Beryl.

How do you pronounce Cheryle?

It's said SHER-il /ˈʃɛr.ɪl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cheryle a boy or girl name?

Cheryle is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Cheryle?

Cheryle peaked in the late forties and is rare today.