Cherri
Cherri is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Dear, darling, or cherry fruit.
Origin and history
Cherri is a variant of Cherry or Chérie, derived from the French word for 'dear' or 'darling', as well as the English fruit name. It was used in the United States mid-20th century as a sweet, modern given name. Today, it is a rare choice for newborns in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
4,146 babies in the United States have been named Cherri since 1880. It ranks #2733 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.5 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- OH (8.4 %)
- MI (8.2 %)
- IL (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 321 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,126 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,412 |
| 1970-1980 | 784 |
| 1980-1990 | 347 |
| 1990-2000 | 116 |
| 2000-2010 | 28 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name bridges the French term 'chérie' (meaning darling) with the vocabulary word for the sweet red fruit.
- Cherri enjoyed its highest usage in the United States between the 1940s and 1960s alongside similar diminutive names.