Cheri Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSHER-ee / /ˈʃɛri/French; English
Meaning
French: darling; English: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cheri is derived from the French word 'cher', meaning dear or beloved. It became popular in English-speaking countries as a term of endearment. The name has been used since the mid-20th century and reflects a trend towards using affectionate terms as given names.
Trend Summary
Cheri experienced moderate popularity in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sherry
- Cherie
International Variants
- Cherie (French)
- Ceri (Welsh)
Famous people named Cheri
Cheri Oteri is an American actress and comedian known for her work on 'Saturday Night Live'.
Cheri Blair is a British barrister and wife of former Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Fictional characters named Cheri
Cheri is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus', known for her adventurous spirit.
Cheri Bomb is a character in the video game 'Splatoon', recognized for her vibrant personality.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cheri was first seen in the United States in 1925. Cheri has ranked as high as #421 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Cheri has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cheri (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1928 | 9 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 10 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 29 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 23 |
| 1939 | 27 |
| 1940 | 36 |
| 1941 | 55 |
| 1942 | 83 |
| 1943 | 117 |
| 1944 | 187 |
| 1945 | 219 |
| 1946 | 591 |
| 1947 | 731 |
| 1948 | 546 |
| 1949 | 516 |
| 1950 | 544 |
| 1951 | 596 |
| 1952 | 686 |
| 1953 | 820 |
| 1954 | 810 |
| 1955 | 933 |
| 1956 | 1,047 |
| 1957 | 1,112 |
| 1958 | 1,203 |
| 1959 | 1,336 |
| 1960 | 1,409 |
| 1961 | 1,315 |
| 1962 | 1,397 |
| 1963 | 1,167 |
| 1964 | 1,003 |
| 1965 | 876 |
| 1966 | 1,078 |
| 1967 | 1,305 |
| 1968 | 1,232 |
| 1969 | 1,148 |
| 1970 | 1,179 |
| 1971 | 1,084 |
| 1972 | 995 |
| 1973 | 936 |
| 1974 | 807 |
| 1975 | 733 |
| 1976 | 580 |
| 1977 | 499 |
| 1978 | 496 |
| 1979 | 454 |
| 1980 | 444 |
| 1981 | 395 |
| 1982 | 359 |
| 1983 | 309 |
| 1984 | 335 |
| 1985 | 292 |
| 1986 | 297 |
| 1987 | 222 |
| 1988 | 200 |
| 1989 | 181 |
| 1990 | 138 |
| 1991 | 120 |
| 1992 | 101 |
| 1993 | 78 |
| 1994 | 57 |
| 1995 | 49 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 9 |