Girl · #12,360 in 2026

Cherea

Name: Popularity of the name Cherea in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cherea, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,360

Peak Rank

#7,984 (1975)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1989

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#7984

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cherea

Cherea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 6 Chereas were born — ranking #7,984 that year. As of 2026, Cherea ranks #12,360 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 17 Chereas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Cherea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cherea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ceria
Cerio
Sheria
Cheerio
Cherry
Chariot
Cherries
Chery
Cherrie
Ceri
Cherri
Certa

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherea

What does the name Cherea mean?

Cherea is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1975. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cherea in 2026?

In 2026, Cherea ranks #12,360 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cherea most popular?

Cherea reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #7,984 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Cherea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cherea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cherea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cherea include Lucian, Dionysia, Migna. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cherea

Cherea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 17 births in the dataset. Cherea's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #7,984. Use the chart and map above to compare Cherea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.