How Many People Are Named Chery?

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

Chery
Rare
modern American coinage

Chery is a very rare female name, with only 489 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 674,510 Americans. The majority of those named Chery are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~4,924
Living in US
1 in 67,313
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Cherry
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Charming Innovative Sophisticated
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,685
Worldwide Bearers
#72,969
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
3,612
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,810
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
519
🇪🇬 Egypt
347
🇮🇩 Indonesia
280
🇭🇹 Haiti
187
🇨🇱 Chile
136
🇨🇦 Canada
85
🇮🇳 India
78
🇨🇬 Congo
58

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
489 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 64
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
194
Would be 30–60 (34%)
373
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 567 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
53
Modern Appeal
47
International
95

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

📜 Chery Through the Generations

Chery has seen its peak popularity in 1957 with 37 births, but since then, it has maintained a stable presence in the naming landscape. Today, there are 489 individuals named Chery living in the United States, with a significant portion being over 60 years old. This age distribution skews the name towards an older demographic, reflecting its enduring appeal among certain generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Michigan 5
New York 5
Ohio 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chery's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Chery

How Many People Have the Name Chery?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,924 people in the United States currently share the name Chery. That works out to roughly 1 in every 67,313 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Chery a Common or Rare Name?

Chery is classified as 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 Chery Mean?

Chery means "creative variant of Cherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chery Most Popular?

The name Chery reached peak popularity in 1957, 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 Chery?

Approximately 4,924 people named Chery live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,924. That works out to roughly 1 in 67,313 Americans.

Is Chery a rare name?

Chery is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 67,313 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chery mean?

Chery means "creative variant of Cherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Chery more male or female?

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

When was Chery most popular?

Chery peaked in 1957 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 US4,924
All-Time Births4,924
1 in X1 in 67,313
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age64
Peak Year1957
World Rank#72,969
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.