Cherl Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHERL / /ʃɜrl/English; French
Meaning
English: free man; French: dear one
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cherl is a variant of the name Charles, which has roots in Old German and means 'free man.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The feminine form, often seen as Cheryl, has gained popularity since the mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Cherl has seen limited use and is not widely popular in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cheryl
- Cher
International Variants
- Carla (Italian)
- Charlotte (French)
- Karolina (Polish)
Famous people named Cherl
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cherl was first seen in the United States in 1944. Cherl has ranked as high as #1112 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Cherl has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cherl (1956)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 20 |
| 1958 | 23 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 12 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |