Cherry Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationCHAIR-ee / /ˈtʃɛri/English; French
Meaning
English: fruit; French: cherry tree
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Cherry is derived from the English word for the fruit, which itself comes from the Old French 'cherise'. It has been used as a given name since the 19th century, often associated with sweetness and femininity. While traditionally more common as a girl's name, it has seen occasional use for boys as well. The name evokes imagery of nature and fruitfulness.
Trend Summary
Cherry has been relatively uncommon as a boy's name in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Cher
- Cherri
International Variants
- Ceris (French)
- Cereza (Spanish)
Famous people named Cherry
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Fictional characters named Cherry
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cherry was first seen in the United States in 1916. Cherry has ranked as high as #989 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Cherry has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Cherry
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 6 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1958 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |