How Many People Are Named Chere?
Complete statistics for the name Chere: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chere means 'precious' in Greek, making it a rare gem among names with only 1,167 people bearing it today, or 1 in 282,751 Americans. That's pretty exclusive! With most Cheres over 60, it definitely feels like a name from a bygone era.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 1,347 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chere Through the Generations
Chere has seen its peak popularity in 1954 when 49 babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with a current estimate of 1,167 living Cheres in the US. The majority of these individuals, around 733, fall within the 30-60 age range, while 601 are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This distribution paints a picture of a name cherished by past generations but less favored now.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chere's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Chere
How Many People Have the Name Chere?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 133 people in the United States currently share the name Chere. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,492,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chere a Common or Rare Name?
Chere is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Chere Mean?
Chere means "precious" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chere in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Chere Most Popular?
The name Chere reached peak popularity in 1954, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Chere?
Approximately 133 people named Chere live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 133. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,492,100 Americans.
Is Chere a rare name?
Chere is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,492,100 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chere mean?
Chere means "precious" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Chere more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chere are male and 100% are female.
When was Chere most popular?
Chere peaked in 1954 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.