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Cherry
Pronounced CHAIR-ee /ΛtΚΙr.i/High
Meaning: From the word cherry β Old French cherise β the sweet red fruit/blossom; also a pet form of Charity/Cherie ('dear')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Cherry comes from the word cherry β Old French cherise, the sweet red fruit and blossom β and also reads as a pet form of Charity or Cherie ('dear', French; routes layered, which we note). A cheerful, retro name.
It registers thinly today. Rare now, the-cherry-fruit at the root, and rosy.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Cherry mean?
Cherry is the cherry fruit/blossom, and a pet form of Charity/Cherie ('dear'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Cherry?
It's said CHAIR-ee /ΛtΚΙr.i/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Cherry a boy or girl name?
Cherry is a girl's name.
How popular is Cherry?
Cherry is a rare name in the U.S. today.