Girl · #17,292 in 2026

Cheridan

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

Current Rank

#17,292

Peak Rank

#6,808 (2000)

Total Babies

107

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1990

First Year

2009

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#6808

Peak Rank

107

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cheridan

Cheridan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1990, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 15 Cheridans were born — ranking #6,808 that year. As of 2026, Cheridan ranks #17,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 107 Cheridans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Cheridan

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

Sheridan
Cherian
Chidden
Cerridwen
Trodden
Croydon
Creedon
Creeden
Aerodyne
Cruden
Crowden
Shredding

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheridan

What does the name Cheridan mean?

Cheridan is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1990. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cheridan in 2026?

In 2026, Cheridan ranks #17,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Cheridan most popular?

Cheridan reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #6,808 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Cheridan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cheridan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cheridan include Sayaka, Liandra, Shanasia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cheridan

Cheridan is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1990 and has accumulated 107 births in the dataset. Cheridan's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #6,808. Use the chart and map above to compare Cheridan'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.