NAME PROFILE
Myrl
Beloved or dear lake; a modern combination of the French 'cher' and the Welsh 'lyn'. This name reflects a person who is deeply loved by those around them, radiating a peaceful and refreshing energy.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,092 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1920 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1911 |
| Most recent | 1939 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 29%OK — 21%KY — 18%AL — 18%PA — 15%
Notable People
Cher (Singer, 'Believe') · Cheryl Ladd (Actress, 'Charlie's Angels') · Cheryl James (Rapper, 'Push It') · Cheryl Hines (Actress, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm') · Cheryl Cole (Singer, 'Fight for This Love')
Nicknames & Diminutives
CherCherieLynnLynnie
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