Cherie Girl

Popularity: #936 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: shuh-REE /ʃəˈriː/

Origin: French; English

Meaning: French: darling; English: dear one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cherie originates from the French word "cher", meaning "dear" or "beloved". This term itself derives from the Latin "carus", which also conveys the sense of something precious or valued.

The transition into English occurred through the adoption of French vocabulary during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many French terms entered the English lexicon. The diminutive form "Cher" has also been used in various contexts, often as a term of endearment.

Historically, the name Cherie began to appear in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, coinciding with a broader interest in French culture and language during the Romantic period. This era saw a fascination with themes of love and affection, which further popularized names derived from French.

While not associated with specific historical figures or events, the name's roots in affection and endearment resonate with the cultural values of the time. Culturally, Cherie embodies sentiments of love and tenderness, making it a fitting choice for a name that conveys warmth and intimacy.

The name has been used in various literary and artistic works, often symbolizing cherished relationships or beloved characters. Its French origin lends it an air of elegance and romanticism, which has contributed to its lasting appeal in various cultures.

Overall, Cherie's etymological roots and historical context reflect a deep-seated appreciation for affection and connection, underscoring its significance across different eras.

Famous people named Cherie

In this section, you will find notable people named Cherie. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cherie who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Cherie who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Cherie Lunghi is an actress best known for The Last of the Blonde Bombshells, Excalibur, and The Man Who Knew Too Little.

Fictional characters named Cherie

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Cherie is a fictional character from the film and musical Rent. She is a friend of the main characters and represents the struggles of young artists in New York City.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Cherie, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

CharlotteChloeCeciliaCarmenCassandraCelia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cherie. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SherryCherryCarmenCecilyCeciliaCherCleoCynthia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cherie was first seen in the United States in 1910.

Cherie has ranked as high as #523 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Cherie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Cherie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cherie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cherie.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 12 0 12
2024 16 0 16
2023 10 0 10
2022 9 0 9
2021 15 0 15
2020 12 0 12
2019 18 0 18
2018 17 0 17
2017 11 0 11
2016 12 0 12
2015 20 0 20
2014 14 0 14
2013 16 0 16
2012 19 0 19
2011 21 0 21
2010 22 0 22
2009 29 0 29
2008 31 0 31
2007 22 0 22
2006 14 0 14
2005 19 0 19
2004 30 0 30
2003 26 0 26
2002 41 0 41
2001 33 0 33
2000 31 0 31
1999 50 0 50
1998 56 0 56
1997 50 0 50
1996 64 0 64
1995 62 0 62
1994 100 0 100
1993 134 0 134
1992 163 0 163
1991 162 0 162
1990 226 0 226
1989 218 0 218
1988 287 0 287
1987 327 0 327
1986 340 0 340
1985 370 0 370
1984 358 0 358
1983 340 5 335
1982 392 0 392
1981 383 0 383
1980 467 0 467
1979 467 0 467
1978 424 0 424
1977 465 0 465
1976 493 0 493
1975 653 5 648
1974 659 0 659
1973 760 0 760
1972 823 0 823
1971 871 0 871
1970 1,002 0 1,002
1969 990 0 990
1968 892 0 892
1967 963 5 958
1966 871 0 871
1965 826 0 826
1964 823 6 817
1963 898 0 898
1962 834 0 834
1961 627 0 627
1960 655 0 655
1959 648 0 648
1958 690 0 690
1957 778 0 778
1956 929 5 924
1955 628 0 628
1954 495 0 495
1953 477 0 477
1952 453 0 453
1951 425 0 425
1950 412 0 412
1949 404 0 404
1948 451 0 451
1947 433 0 433
1946 379 0 379
1945 249 0 249
1944 245 0 245
1943 202 0 202
1942 167 0 167
1941 132 0 132
1940 91 0 91
1939 89 0 89
1938 86 0 86
1937 75 0 75
1936 109 0 109
1935 88 0 88
1934 74 0 74
1933 82 0 82
1932 67 0 67
1931 72 0 72
1930 105 0 105
1929 68 0 68
1928 72 0 72
1927 73 0 73
1926 32 0 32
1925 24 0 24
1924 13 0 13
1923 13 0 13
1922 17 0 17
1921 14 0 14
1920 13 0 13
1919 6 0 6
1918 15 0 15
1917 14 0 14
1914 10 0 10
1913 6 0 6
1910 5 0 5

Top States for Cherie (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%