How Many People Are Named Cherie?

Complete statistics for the name Cherie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Cherie
Very Rare
29,983
Estimated People
1 in 11,006
1 in X Americans
1970
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
26 (0%)
♀ Female
29,957 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 60

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 197
Arkansas 146
Arizona 246
California 3,967
Colorado 448
Connecticut 293
DC 110
Delaware 5
Florida 899
Georgia 429
Hawaii 177
Iowa 403
Idaho 116
Illinois 1,510
Indiana 557
Kansas 325
Kentucky 254
Louisiana 1,129
Massachusetts 502
Maryland 418
Maine 37
Michigan 1,667
Minnesota 439
Missouri 728
Mississippi 79
Montana 91
North Carolina 371
North Dakota 54
Nebraska 158
New Jersey 543
New Mexico 41
Nevada 41
New York 1,615
Ohio 1,618
Oklahoma 263
Oregon 401
Pennsylvania 1,404
Rhode Island 40
South Carolina 119
South Dakota 44
Tennessee 371
Texas 1,359
Utah 511
Virginia 525
Vermont 5
Washington 875
Wisconsin 605
West Virginia 77
Wyoming 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Cherie

How Many People Have the Name Cherie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 29,983 people in the United States currently share the name Cherie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 11,006 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Cherie a Common or Rare Name?

Cherie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Cherie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Cherie are covered in full on the Cherie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Cherie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Cherie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Cherie is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Cherie Most Popular?

The name Cherie reached peak popularity in 1970, with 1,002 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Cherie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Cherie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cherie?

Approximately 29,983 people in the United States share the name Cherie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Cherie a rare name?

Cherie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 11,006 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cherie mean?

The meaning and origin of Cherie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Cherie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Cherie are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Cherie most popular?

The name Cherie reached its peak in 1970, with 1,002 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People29,983
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 11,006
GenderFemale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1970
Male %0%
Female %100%

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