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Che Unisex

Popularity: #910 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationchay / /tʃeɪ/

Spanish; Native American

Meaning

Spanish: 'hey'; Native American: 'friend'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Che is often associated with the Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara, who became a symbol of rebellion and social justice. In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'Che' is also a colloquial term used to address someone informally. Additionally, the name has roots in various Native American languages, where it can signify friendship or companionship.

Trend Summary

The name Che has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often associated with cultural and historical significance rather than widespread use.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Che was first seen in the United States in 1968. Che has ranked as high as #988 nationally, which occurred in 1974, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Che has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Che (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196819
196956
197092
197187
197278
197368
197494
197582
197671
197764
197859
197955
198053
198129
198235
198335
198424
198521
198622
198720
198829
198932
199033
199128
199224
199335
199441
199531
199631
199723
199841
199932
200041
200131
200243
200330
200440
200544
200644
200729
200841
200933
201028
201123
201230
201312
201421
201520
201615
201716
201814
201922
202012
202120
202219
20238
202414