How Many People Are Named Cheron?

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

Cheron
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Cheron is a very rare female name, with only 681 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 484,689 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 37 births, but its usage has remained stable since then.

~180
Living in US
1 in 1,841,385
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cheri
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Creative Determined Charismatic
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,762
Worldwide Bearers
#182,383
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,080
🇿🇦 South Africa
205
🇧🇷 Brazil
162
🇯🇲 Jamaica
49
🇳🇦 Namibia
40
🇵🇭 Philippines
38
🇨🇦 Canada
36
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
24
🇬🇧 England
24
🇮🇳 India
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
93 (14%)
♀ Female
588 (86%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 50
36
Would be under 30 (5%)
591
Would be 30–60 (81%)
107
Would be over 60 (15%)

All 734 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
88

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

📜 Cheron Through the Generations

Cheron has seen a steady presence in the United States over the decades, with a notable peak in 1978 when 37 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Cheron are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a generation that embraced the name during its heyday. With an estimated 681 individuals carrying the name, Cheron remains a unique choice, blending classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7
New York 7
Illinois 5
Pennsylvania 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cheron's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Cheron

How Many People Have the Name Cheron?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 180 people in the United States currently share the name Cheron. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,841,385 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cheron a Common or Rare Name?

Cheron 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 Cheron Mean?

Cheron means "creative variant of Cheri" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cheron in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

When Was Cheron Most Popular?

The name Cheron reached peak popularity in 1978, with 37 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 Cheron?

Approximately 180 people named Cheron live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 180. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,841,385 Americans.

Is Cheron a rare name?

Cheron is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,841,385 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cheron mean?

Cheron means "creative variant of Cheri" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Cheron more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Cheron are male and 86% are female.

When was Cheron most popular?

Cheron peaked in 1978 with 37 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 US180
All-Time Births180
1 in X1 in 1,841,385
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age50
Peak Year1978
World Rank#182,383
Male %14%
Female %86%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.