How Many People Are Named Cherokee?

Curious about how common the name Cherokee is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 2,903
Popularity Level Very Rare
Probability 1 in 113,676 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 2,903 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Cherokee.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 113,676 people has this name.

This classification places Cherokee in the Very Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Cherokee

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Very Rare

Probability: 1 in 113,676 people

Total Count

2,903

Rare

Gender Distribution

Male: 337
Female: 2,566

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 29

  • Young (<30) 1,634
  • Adult (30–60) 1,197
  • Old (>60) 72

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 37.5%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alabama 5
  • Arkansas 5
  • California 111
  • Florida 32
  • Georgia 46
  • Illinois 33
  • Indiana 52
  • Kansas 17
  • Kentucky 10
  • Michigan 40
  • Missouri 37
  • North Carolina 32
  • New York 36
  • Ohio 125
  • Oklahoma 225
  • Pennsylvania 28
  • Tennessee 5
  • Texas 100
  • Virginia 15
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cherokee?

Approximately 2,903 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Cherokee, based on statistical analysis.

Is Cherokee a rare name?

Cherokee is considered Very Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.