Cheikh
3 countries#536 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cheikh was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,339 births recorded 1965–2022 · currently #536 · peaked in 2021 with 94 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Hauts-de-Seine, Yvelines
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
512 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #4857 · peaked in 2024 with 27 births
Most common in: New York, Ohio, Georgia
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
38 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2019 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
38 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Cheikh’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1307 | — |
| 2004 | #830 | ↑477 |
| 2005 | #1139 | ↓309 |
| 2006 | #1179 | ↓40 |
| 2007 | #1233 | ↓54 |
| 2008 | #1258 | ↓25 |
| 2009 | #998 | ↑260 |
| 2010 | #1034 | ↓36 |
| 2011 | #1129 | ↓95 |
| 2012 | #933 | ↑196 |
| 2013 | #1042 | ↓109 |
| 2014 | #957 | ↑85 |
| 2015 | #958 | ↓1 |
| 2016 | #905 | ↑53 |
| 2017 | #698 | ↑207 |
| 2018 | #626 | ↑72 |
| 2019 | #646 | ↓20 |
| 2020 | #658 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #535 | ↑123 |
| 2022 | #536 | ↓1 |
Frequently asked questions about Cheikh
Is Cheikh a popular name?
Yes — Cheikh currently ranks #536 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Cheikh more common for boys or girls?
Cheikh is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Cheikh most popular?
Cheikh peaked in 2021 in France, with 94 recorded births that year.
Is Cheikh rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Cheikh’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1087 in 1965 to #536 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Cheikh?
At least 1,889 babies have been recorded with the name Cheikh across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cheikh popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cheikh appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cheikh?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Cheikh include Carlyle, Cruzito.
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