Cherry
Cherry is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Cherry fruit; derived from the Late Latin 'ceresia'.
Origin and history
Cherry is an English vocabulary name referring to the fruit, derived via Old French 'cherise' from the Late Latin 'ceresia'. Popularity peaked in the mid-20th century in the United States, but it remains a recognizable vintage botanical option today. In modern times, it is occasionally used as an affectionate nickname or standalone given name.
Popularity in the United States
11,580 babies in the United States have been named Cherry since 1880. It ranks #1503 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1930.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17.5 %)
- CA (10 %)
- GA (8.6 %)
- AL (6.5 %)
- LA (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 52 |
| 1890-1900 | 108 |
| 1900-1910 | 107 |
| 1910-1920 | 263 |
| 1920-1930 | 565 |
| 1930-1940 | 842 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,218 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,640 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,626 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,275 |
| 1980-1990 | 730 |
| 1990-2000 | 387 |
| 2000-2010 | 263 |
| 2010-2019 | 333 |
| 2020-2029 | 171 |
Famous people named Cherry
- Cherry Jones: Actress
Fun facts
- The word traces back through Old French and Late Latin to the ancient Greek town of Kerasous, famous for its cherry trees.
- Cherry enjoyed its highest usage in the U.S. during the 1940s and 1950s before becoming a rarer choice.