UK girl's name
Cherelle
A feminine form of French origin meaning "darling" or "beloved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cherelle is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cherelle popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 18 births.
This profile covers 113 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Cherelle. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cherelle ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 18 girls were registered as Cherelle.
- • Cherelle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #623 in 1993.
- • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cherelle as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
18 births
Estimated living
128
2026
Meaning
What does Cherelle mean?
The name Cherelle is a relatively modern name, originating from the French language in the 20th century. It is a feminine form of the French name Chéri, which means "darling" or "dear one." The name Chéri itself is derived from the Old French word "cher," meaning "dear" or "beloved."
While the name Cherelle does not have a long historical lineage, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in France. During this time, terms of endearment like "cher" and "chéri" were commonly used in romantic poetry and literature, reflecting the courtly love traditions of the era.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cherelle is believed to have occurred in the early 20th century, possibly as a combination of the French words "chéri" and the suffix "-elle," which is a common feminine ending in French names. However, there are no notable historical figures or literary references associated with this name from earlier periods.
The first notable person with the name Cherelle is Cherelle Parker, an American politician and member of the Philadelphia City Council, born in 1974. Another individual with this name is Cherelle Baldwin, an American singer-songwriter and member of the R&B group Cherish, born in 1987.
In the world of sports, Cherelle George is a Jamaican track and field athlete who competed in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games as a hurdler. She was born in 1983.
Cherelle Skeete is a South African actress and model, known for her roles in television series such as "Isidingo" and "The Queen." She was born in 1988.
Cherelle Baldwin, mentioned earlier, is also a notable figure in the music industry, as she was part of the successful R&B group Cherish, known for their hit single "Do It to It" in the early 2000s.
While the name Cherelle is relatively new and does not have a long historical legacy, it has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in French-speaking regions and among those with an appreciation for French culture and language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Cherelle over time
The chart below shows babies named Cherelle registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2018. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Cherelle, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2018, compared with 18 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cherelle by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cherelle was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5687 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3566 | 50 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1321 | 57 | 4 |
Geography
Where Cherelle is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Cherelle. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Cherelle ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #623 in 1993.
Across the UK
Cherelle in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#623 in 1993
5 years of NRS records, 16 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Cherelle
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Cherelle Jay
actor
1992-
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Cherelle Khassal
association football player
Irish association football player
1991-
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Cherelle Archibald
association football player
English footballer
Related
Names similar to Cherelle
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Cherelle: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cherelle in the UK right now?
In 2018, Cherelle was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cherelle most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 18 babies registered as Cherelle in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cherelle?
A feminine form of French origin meaning "darling" or "beloved".
How many people are called Cherelle in the UK?
A total of 113 babies have been registered as Cherelle across the 16 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 16 more in Scotland.
Where is Cherelle most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Cherelle ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #623 in 1993. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.