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Cherie

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Pronounced shuh-REE /ʃəˈri/Medium

Meaning: From French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' (the feminine of cheri)Low

In 30 seconds: Dear; darling; beloved: Cherie is French 'darling'. Lyrical, sweet, and warm (said 'shuh-REE').

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Origin LowFrench

MeaningFrom French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' (the feminine of cheri)

U.S. rank (2025)#8470 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 29,969

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cherie comes from French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' — the feminine of cheri, an endearment. A lyrical, sweet name (said 'shuh-REE'; nickname Cher).

In the U.S. it appears as a sweetheart name. Rare today, dear-and-darling at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Cherie means 'dear; darling; beloved' in French (the feminine of cheri) — a lyrical, sweet name (said 'shuh-REE').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Cherie — French etymology

Variations

CheriSherieCheri

Nicknames

Cher

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherie mean?

Cherie is French for 'dear; darling; beloved' (the feminine of cheri).

How do you pronounce Cherie?

It's said shuh-REE /ʃəˈri/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cherie a boy or girl name?

Cherie is a girl's name.

How popular is Cherie?

Cherie is a rare name in the U.S. today.