Cherrie
Cherrie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Dear, beloved, or cherry fruit.
Origin and history
Cherrie is a variant spelling of Cherry, derived from the English word for the fruit or the Old French word 'chérie', meaning darling or beloved. It gained moderate popularity in the mid-20th century as a sweet, nature-inspired given name. Today, it is an uncommon vintage name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
4,319 babies in the United States have been named Cherrie since 1880. It ranks #2678 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- TX (19.4 %)
- MI (8.9 %)
- OH (7.3 %)
- GA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 7 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 116 |
| 1920-1930 | 159 |
| 1930-1940 | 230 |
| 1940-1950 | 567 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,018 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,042 |
| 1970-1980 | 628 |
| 1980-1990 | 340 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 60 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name uniquely blends the vocabulary word for the fruit with the phonetic spelling of the French word 'chérie', meaning darling.
- The variant Cherrie saw its highest U.S. usage during the mid-20th century alongside similar vintage word and diminutive names.