Cherish Girl

Popularity: #803 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHAIR-ish / ˈtʃɛrɪʃ

English; Latin

Meaning

English: to hold dear; Latin: to cherish

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Cherish is derived from the English word meaning to hold something dear or to value highly. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a given name, reflecting a trend towards names that convey positive emotions and sentiments. The name is often associated with love and affection, making it a popular choice for girls.

Trend Summary

The name Cherish has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

CherieCharismaChandraCarysClementineCeciliaCeline

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Sibling Suggestions

CherCharityChloeCeliaCarmen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Cherish was first seen in the United States in 1966. Cherish has ranked as high as #935 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Cherish has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Cherish (2024)

StateBirthsShare
IL 17
16%
FL 14
13%
TX 14
13%
MS 11
10%
OH 8
8%
CA 7
7%
GA 7
7%
PA 6
6%
IN 6
6%
MO 6
6%
AL 5
5%
SC 5
5%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196611
196724
196828
196944
197040
197163
197285
197386
1974132
1975104
197692
1977103
197884
197977
198063
198173
198296
1983160
1984210
1985192
1986263
1987243
1988199
1989223
1990184
1991175
1992168
1993183
1994143
1995162
1996156
1997179
1998155
1999159
2000181
2001196
2002189
2003200
2004232
2005206
2006371
2007461
2008407
2009422
2010369
2011386
2012360
2013348
2014350
2015289
2016277
2017258
2018242
2019251
2020221
2021198
2022139
2023131
2024147