How Many People Are Named Cherri?

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

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Cherri
Very Rare
4,146
Estimated People
1 in 79,595
1 in X Americans
1961
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,146 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 61

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 16
Arkansas 5
California 341
Colorado 17
Florida 43
Georgia 42
Iowa 15
Idaho 5
Illinois 116
Indiana 68
Kansas 27
Kentucky 33
Louisiana 21
Michigan 143
Minnesota 8
Missouri 75
Mississippi 14
North Carolina 24
Nebraska 11
New Mexico 5
New York 53
Ohio 147
Oklahoma 53
Oregon 23
Pennsylvania 56
South Carolina 13
Tennessee 30
Texas 258
Utah 10
Washington 51
Wisconsin 25
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Cherri

How Many People Have the Name Cherri in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,146 people in the United States currently share the name Cherri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 79,595 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 Cherri a Common or Rare Name?

Cherri 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 Cherri Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown: Is Cherri Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Cherri in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Cherri 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 Cherri Most Popular?

The name Cherri reached peak popularity in 1961, with 197 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Cherri Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Cherri 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 Cherri?

Approximately 4,146 people in the United States share the name Cherri, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Cherri a rare name?

Cherri is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 79,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cherri mean?

The meaning and origin of Cherri 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 Cherri more male or female?

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

When was Cherri most popular?

The name Cherri reached its peak in 1961, with 197 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 People4,146
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 79,595
GenderFemale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1961
Male %0%
Female %100%

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