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Cherish

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Pronounced CHEHR-ish /ˈtʃɛɹ.ɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: An English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ultimately from Old French 'cherir' (from 'cher', dear).Medium

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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAn English vocabulary name from the verb 'cherish', meaning 'to treasure' or 'to hold dear', ultimately from Old French 'cherir' (from 'cher', dear).
U.S. rank (2024)#1480 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births147 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,190

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719662024

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

History & Origin

It is taken straight from the English word cherish, meaning to treasure or hold dear. That word came through Old French 'cherir', from 'cher' (dear). Used as a name, it turns an everyday verb of affection into something personal.

As a word name, Cherish wears its meaning openly, with a soft, sentimental sound that matches its sense.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cherish is 'to treasure', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Cherish — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cherish mean?

Cherish is usually explained as meaning 'to treasure' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Cherish?

It's commonly said CHEHR-ish /ˈtʃɛɹ.ɪʃ/.

Is Cherish a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cherish is used as a girl name.

How popular is Cherish?

In 2024, Cherish ranked #1480 in the U.S. for girls, with 147 births recorded.