Cherish
3 countries#1373 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cherish was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,352 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #1373 · peaked in 2007 with 461 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
294 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
294 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2009 with 25 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
14 births recorded 2019–2022 · currently #5992 · peaked in 2019 with 4 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cherish’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #743 | — |
| 2007 | #643 | ↑100 |
| 2008 | #732 | ↓89 |
| 2009 | #692 | ↑40 |
| 2010 | #751 | ↓59 |
| 2011 | #716 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #766 | ↓50 |
| 2013 | #780 | ↓14 |
| 2014 | #801 | ↓21 |
| 2015 | #937 | ↓136 |
| 2016 | #971 | ↓34 |
| 2017 | #1005 | ↓34 |
| 2018 | #1057 | ↓52 |
| 2019 | #1025 | ↑32 |
| 2020 | #1105 | ↓80 |
| 2021 | #1206 | ↓101 |
| 2022 | #1540 | ↓334 |
| 2023 | #1595 | ↓55 |
| 2024 | #1472 | ↑123 |
| 2025 | #1373 | ↑99 |
Frequently asked questions about Cherish
Is Cherish a popular name?
Yes — Cherish currently ranks #1373 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cherish more common for boys or girls?
Cherish is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cherish most popular?
Cherish peaked in 2007 in United States, with 461 recorded births that year.
Is Cherish rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cherish’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3959 in 1966 to #1373 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cherish?
At least 11,660 babies have been recorded with the name Cherish across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cherish popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cherish appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cherish?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cherish include Petra, Asha, Emani.
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