Cherryle
A feminine name from combining "cherry" and "le", meaning "the cherry".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Cherryle. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cherryle today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cherryle births was 1947 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cherryle. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Cherryle is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Cherryles were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cherryle. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1947
7 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1952 SSA rank
#5,682
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Cherryle: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cherryle from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 17 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cherryle by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cherryle during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cherryle
The given name Cherryle has its origins in English, emerging as a combination of the words "cherry" and "le," a diminutive suffix commonly used in Old English. This name likely arose in the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance period, reflecting the growing interest in nature and the romanticization of pastoral life during those eras.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cherryle can be traced back to the 16th century, when it appeared in a collection of poems written by an anonymous author from the English countryside. The name was used as a descriptor for a young maiden whose rosy cheeks were compared to the vibrant hue of cherries.
In the 17th century, the name Cherryle gained further recognition when it was mentioned in a play by the renowned English dramatist William Shakespeare. The character bearing this moniker was a vivacious and spirited young woman, embodying the essence of youth and vitality.
As the name gained popularity, it graced the pages of various literary works throughout the centuries. One notable bearer of the name Cherryle was a celebrated poet from the 18th century, whose works celebrated the beauty of nature and the joys of rural life.
In the 19th century, a famous artist named Cherryle gained renown for her exquisite landscape paintings, capturing the vibrant hues of cherry blossoms in full bloom. Her works were highly sought after by collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Another notable figure bearing the name Cherryle was a pioneering botanist from the early 20th century. Her groundbreaking research on the cultivation and hybridization of cherry varieties significantly contributed to the advancement of horticulture and the development of new cherry cultivars.
While the name Cherryle may have experienced periods of waning popularity, it has endured as a unique and captivating choice, evoking images of nature's beauty and the fleeting yet cherished moments of youth and innocence.
People
Cherryle + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cherryle as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cherryle: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cherryle?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cherryle going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Cherryle a common name?
We classify Cherryle as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cherryle most popular?
The single biggest year for Cherryle was 1947, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cherryle is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cherryle in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cherryle a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cherryle in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Cherryle still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cherryle in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cherryle can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Cherryle?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.