Cher
Cher: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /สษษน/ ยท /สษษ/
Meaning and origin of Cher
- A short form of the female given name Cherilyn, popularized as a given name by the singer Cher.
How popular is Cher?
Since 1880, 1,721 girls and 110 boys in the U.S. have been named Cher (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #3664 in 1991. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Cher
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Cher FAQ
What does the name Cher mean?
A short form of the female given name Cherilyn, popularized as a given name by the singer Cher.
How popular is the name Cher?
Since 1880, 1,721 girls and 110 boys in the U.S. have been named Cher (94% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #651 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #3664 in 1991. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Cher a boy or girl name?
Cher is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,721 girls and 110 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.