Chyrel
A feminine name derived from the French word "chère" meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 183 living Americans carry the first name Chyrel. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chyrel today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chyrel births was 1957 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chyrel. 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 Chyrel is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Chyrels were born before 1966.
People living today
183
~ 1 in 1,872,975 Americans
Peak year
1957
20 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1968 SSA rank
#6,374
Tracked since 1945
Census
Chyrel in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 255 people with the first name Chyrel, which placed it at #32,783 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#32,783
National first-name rank
People counted
255
255 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
61.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chyrel
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chyrel is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chyrel described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chyrel at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.2% · 156
- Black or African American25.5% · 65
- Asian and Pacific Islander7.1% · 18
- Two or more races2.7% · 7
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 4
Popularity
Chyrel: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chyrel from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 138 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Chyrel remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chyrel 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 Chyrel 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 Chyrel
The name Chyrel is a unique and intriguing one, with a rich history that spans across cultures and time periods. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic language, where it was derived from the root word "cyr," meaning "love" or "affection." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals with a warm and affectionate nature.
During the medieval period, the name Chyrel gained prominence in various regions of Europe, particularly in France and England. It was often associated with nobility and aristocracy, as evidenced by its appearance in several historical records and documents from that era. One notable example is the mention of a Chyrel de Montfort, a noblewoman from the 12th century who was renowned for her charitable works and patronage of the arts.
As time progressed, the name Chyrel began to spread across different parts of the world, carried by travelers, settlers, and immigrants. In the 16th century, a Chyrel Beaumont was recorded as one of the first settlers in the British colony of Virginia, establishing a new chapter in the name's journey.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chyrel. One such figure was Chyrel Lefevre, a French philosopher and theologian who lived during the 17th century and made significant contributions to the field of religious studies. Another prominent Chyrel was Chyrel Dubois, a renowned French painter from the 18th century, whose works are still celebrated for their exceptional artistry and depictions of everyday life.
Crossing the Atlantic, the name Chyrel also found its way into the annals of American history. Chyrel Harrington, born in 1785, was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the newly formed United States. Her efforts paved the way for greater educational opportunities for women during that era.
In the realm of literature, one cannot overlook the impact of Chyrel Brontë, the English novelist and poet from the 19th century. Her seminal works, such as "Jane Eyre" and "Villette," have left an indelible mark on the literary world and continue to inspire generations of readers and writers alike.
While the name Chyrel may not be as common in modern times, its historical significance and the legacies of those who have borne it remain a testament to its enduring charm and the diverse tapestry of cultures that have embraced it over the centuries.
People
Chyrel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chyrel as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chyrel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chyrel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 183 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chyrel 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 1,872,975 US residents.
Is Chyrel a common name?
We classify Chyrel as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 265 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chyrel most popular?
The single biggest year for Chyrel was 1957, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chyrel is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chyrel in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 255 people with the name Chyrel, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #32,783 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chyrel in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chyrel?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Chyrel appears almost entirely female. Of the 246 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chyrel?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chyrel is White at 61.2%. The next largest groups are Black (25.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chyrel most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Chyrel in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.2% (156 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Chyrel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chyrel a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chyrel 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 Chyrel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chyrel 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 Chyrel 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.
How many Americans are named Chyrel?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people share the name Chyrel at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.