How old is someone named Cheryl?
The average Cheryl is 65 years old.
Half of all living Cheryls are between 60 and 72.
When was Cheryl popular?
Cheryl rose fast and peaked in 1958, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 58% of all Cheryls were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
| 1910s | 70 | 0 |
| 1920s | 268 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,305 | 370 |
| 1940s | 71,098 | 44,000 |
| 1950s | 171,679 | 140,000 |
| 1960s | 136,001 | 120,000 |
| 1970s | 40,532 | 38,000 |
| 1980s | 14,364 | 14,000 |
| 1990s | 3,324 | 3,300 |
| 2000s | 1,036 | 1,000 |
| 2010s | 612 | 610 |
| 2020s | 223 | 220 |
How many Cheryls are still alive?
About 360,000 Cheryls are alive in the US today. That's 81% of the roughly 440,000 babies named Cheryl since 1909.
Most Cheryls ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Cheryl?
About two in three living Cheryls are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 3%
- Boomer 68%
- Gen X 25%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z under 1%
Is Cheryl an old name?
Yes. Cheryl is older than 95 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Cheryl a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Cheryls are women.
Names the same age as Cheryl
NAME TWIN
Cheryl's name twin is Sheryl. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Sheryl's age curve is the closest match to Cheryl's: 95% alike.
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Questions about the name Cheryl
How old is the average Cheryl?
The average Cheryl in the US is 65 years old. The median is 67, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Cheryl?
About 360,000 Cheryls are alive in the US today, out of roughly 440,000 babies given the name since 1909.
When was the name Cheryl most popular?
In 1958, when about 24,000 baby girls were named Cheryl.
Is Cheryl a Boomer name?
Yes. About 68% of living Cheryls are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this