Cherry
Cherry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Cherry
- A female given name from English, a pet form of Charity, also interpreted as a flower name.
How popular is Cherry?
Since 1880, 11,580 girls and 136 boys in the U.S. have been named Cherry (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #429 in 1948. Its highest rank for boys was #2469 in 1948. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Cherry
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Cherry
Sister and brother names that share Cherry's English roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Cherry FAQ
What does the name Cherry mean?
A female given name from English, a pet form of Charity, also interpreted as a flower name.
What is the origin of the name Cherry?
Cherry is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Cherry?
Since 1880, 11,580 girls and 136 boys in the U.S. have been named Cherry (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #429 in 1948. Its highest rank for boys was #2469 in 1948. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cherry a boy or girl name?
Cherry is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 11,580 girls and 136 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.