Cheryl is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #865 in 2009 with 39 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 39 births ranking #865. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.4%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 8,035 girls born was named Cheryl. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.