Che Unisex
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)
State | Births | Share |
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CA | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1968 | 19 |
1969 | 56 |
1970 | 92 |
1971 | 87 |
1972 | 78 |
1973 | 68 |
1974 | 94 |
1975 | 82 |
1976 | 71 |
1977 | 64 |
1978 | 59 |
1979 | 55 |
1980 | 53 |
1981 | 29 |
1982 | 35 |
1983 | 35 |
1984 | 24 |
1985 | 21 |
1986 | 22 |
1987 | 20 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 32 |
1990 | 33 |
1991 | 28 |
1992 | 24 |
1993 | 35 |
1994 | 41 |
1995 | 31 |
1996 | 31 |
1997 | 23 |
1998 | 41 |
1999 | 32 |
2000 | 41 |
2001 | 31 |
2002 | 43 |
2003 | 30 |
2004 | 40 |
2005 | 44 |
2006 | 44 |
2007 | 29 |
2008 | 41 |
2009 | 33 |
2010 | 28 |
2011 | 23 |
2012 | 30 |
2013 | 12 |
2014 | 21 |
2015 | 20 |
2016 | 15 |
2017 | 16 |
2018 | 14 |
2019 | 22 |
2020 | 12 |
2021 | 20 |
2022 | 19 |
2023 | 8 |
2024 | 14 |