Origin and Meaning of Cherylee

A variant of the name Cheri, which means 'dear one' or 'darling'.

Origin: English - Cherylee is an elaboration of the name Cheri, which comes from the French word 'cher', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved', combined with the common suffix -lee.

• Cherylee is a modern name that has gained popularity in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.
• The name Cherylee is predominantly used in the United States and has variations in other cultures, often adapting the spelling to fit local phonetics.
• Notable bearers of similar names include Cher, the American singer and actress, who popularized the name Cheri.
• Cherylee has seen sporadic usage, with peaks appearing in the 1970s and 1980s but has become less common in the 21st century.
• Related names include Cher, Cheryl, and Cherise, which share the same root meaning of 'dear' or 'beloved'.