Cheri
Cheri: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃəˈɹiː/
Meaning and origin of Cheri
Root meaning: “darling”
- A female given name originating as a coinage.
Etymology
A variant of Sherry or coined from French chéri, chérie (“darling”), not used as a given name in France.
How popular is Cheri?
Since 1880, 36,068 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Cheri (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #225 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #3593 in 1965. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cheri FAQ
What does the name Cheri mean?
Cheri traces back to a root meaning "darling". A female given name originating as a coinage. A variant of Sherry or coined from French chéri, chérie (“darling”), not used as a given name in France.
How popular is the name Cheri?
Since 1880, 36,068 girls and 12 boys in the U.S. have been named Cheri (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #225 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #3593 in 1965. In 2025, 6 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cheri a boy or girl name?
Cheri is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 36,068 girls and 12 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.