How Many People Are Named Cherese?

Complete statistics for the name Cherese: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cherese
Very Rare
French

Cherese has a unique sound, barely making it into the top thousand names ever given. Just 721 people use it today, and you'd have to meet 457,848 folks to find one named Cherese. It peaked way back in 1972 with 38 births.

~721
Living in US
1 in 457,848
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dear one or beloved, a variant of Cherise derived from the French word chérie.
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Affectionate Warm Compassionate Nurturing
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a generous spirit. People connected to this number are often seen as selfless and idealistic, driven by a desire to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,238
Worldwide Bearers
#224,663
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
990
🇿🇦 South Africa
179
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
20
🇬🇧 England
13
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
4
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2
🇭🇹 Haiti
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
721 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
20
Would be under 30 (3%)
675
Would be 30–60 (89%)
63
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 758 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cherese Through the Generations

The name Cherese has a storied history, with its peak in 1972 when 38 babies were named it. Today, only 721 people carry this name in the U.S., making it a very rare find. The gap between the all-time births and current living bearers is quite significant, indicating a name that was popular for a brief period but hasn't seen much revival since. The age distribution tells a compelling story, with most people named Cherese falling between 30 and 60 years old, suggesting a generation that came of age in the 1970s and 1980s. This stability in usage over the decades adds to Cherese's charm as a name that has stood the test of time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 32
California 27
Illinois 17
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Cherese

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cherese's French roots

📄 About the Name Cherese

How Many People Have the Name Cherese?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 721 people in the United States currently share the name Cherese. That works out to roughly 1 in every 457,848 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cherese a Common or Rare Name?

Cherese 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 Cherese Mean?

Cherese means "Dear one or beloved, a variant of Cherise derived from the French word chérie." and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cherese in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Cherese Most Popular?

The name Cherese reached peak popularity in 1972, with 38 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 Cherese?

Approximately 721 people named Cherese live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 758. That works out to roughly 1 in 457,848 Americans.

Is Cherese a rare name?

Cherese is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 457,848 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cherese mean?

Cherese means "Dear one or beloved, a variant of Cherise derived from the French word chérie." and comes from French origins.

Is Cherese more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cherese are male and 100% are female.

When was Cherese most popular?

Cherese peaked in 1972 with 38 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US721
All-Time Births758
1 in X1 in 457,848
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age47
Peak Year1972
World Rank#224,663
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.