Girl · #12,120 in 2026

Cherrish

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

Current Rank

#12,120

Peak Rank

#5,086 (2006)

Total Babies

588

5-Yr Trend

-32%

1971

First Year

2024

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5086

Peak Rank

588

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Cherrish

The earliest SSA record of Cherrish as a baby girl name dates back to 1971, when 5 babies received it. 2006 was its biggest year on record, with 27 newborns named Cherrish — #5,086 in the national rankings. The 2000s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 28% of all recorded Cherrishs. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (7 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 588 Cherrishs 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

500+

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Names that sound like Cherrish

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

Cherish
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Cherisher
Harish
Warish
Zeresh
Cherelle
Chera
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cherrish

What does the name Cherrish mean?

Cherrish is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1971. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Cherrish in 2026?

In 2026, Cherrish ranks #12,120 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cherrish most popular?

Cherrish reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,086 that year with 27 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Cherrish most popular?

Cherrish has historically been most popular in Michigan, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Cherrish.

Is Cherrish a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Cherrish?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cherrish include Tiyonna, Lahela, Julliana. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cherrish

Cherrish is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 588 births in the dataset. Cherrish's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,086. Use the chart and map above to compare Cherrish'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.