Cherry
A female given name from English, a pet form of Charity, also interpreted as a flower name.
Every Cherry since 1880 — 11,716 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cherry
Cherry is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,588 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 11,716 American babies have been named Cherry. Its peak came in 1947, when 359 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cherry stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cherry year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,588 | — | — |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,691 | — | — |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,422 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,347 | — | — |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,432 | — | — |
| 2020 | 30 | #4,471 | — | — |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,795 | — | — |
| 2018 | 29 | #4,686 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,080 | — | — |
| 2016 | 40 | #3,798 | — | — |
| 2015 | 43 | #3,611 | — | — |
| 2014 | 46 | #3,445 | — | — |
| 2013 | 35 | #4,179 | — | — |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,937 | — | — |
| 2011 | 26 | #5,241 | — | — |
| 2010 | 21 | #6,228 | — | — |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,744 | — | — |
| 2008 | 33 | #4,564 | — | — |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,063 | — | — |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,604 | — | — |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,611 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,119 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,126 | — | — |
| 2001 | 21 | #5,410 | — | — |
| 2000 | 31 | #4,004 | — | — |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,601 | — | — |
| 1990 | 53 | #2,351 | — | — |
| 1985 | 67 | #1,714 | — | — |
| 1980 | 108 | #1,219 | — | — |
| 1975 | 117 | #1,027 | — | — |
| 1970 | 157 | #857 | — | — |
| 1965 | 140 | #840 | — | — |
| 1960 | 222 | #684 | 6 | #3,724 |
| 1955 | 250 | #577 | — | — |
| 1950 | 246 | #522 | — | — |
| 1945 | 219 | #492 | 8 | #2,595 |
| 1940 | 112 | #659 | 5 | #3,535 |
| 1935 | 92 | #701 | 7 | #3,004 |
| 1930 | 80 | #787 | — | — |
| 1925 | 75 | #861 | 6 | #3,813 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,355 | 5 | #4,406 |
| 1915 | 38 | #1,098 | — | — |
| 1910 | 18 | #1,033 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,735 | — | — |
| 1900 | 13 | #1,061 | — | — |
| 1895 | 8 | #1,213 | — | — |
| 1890 | 10 | #880 | — | — |
| 1885 | 10 | #700 | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #759 | — | — |
Famous people named Cherry
- Cherry Jones Actor · b. 1956
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cherry mean?
A female given name from English, a pet form of Charity, also interpreted as a flower name.
How popular is the name Cherry in 2025?
Cherry ranked #3,588 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cherry?
11,716 babies have been named Cherry in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cherry most popular?
Cherry peaked in 1947, when 359 newborns received the name.
Is Cherry a boy or girl name?
Cherry is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cherry rising or falling?
Cherry is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cherry?
Well-known people named Cherry include Cherry Jones (actor).