Cherish
Every Cherish since 1966 — 11,352 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cherish
Cherish is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,374 in 2025 with 160 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1966, 11,352 American babies have been named Cherish. Its peak came in 2007, when 461 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Cherish stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cherish year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 | #1,374 |
| 2024 | 148 | #1,475 |
| 2023 | 131 | #1,597 |
| 2022 | 139 | #1,541 |
| 2021 | 199 | #1,206 |
| 2020 | 221 | #1,107 |
| 2019 | 251 | #1,025 |
| 2018 | 242 | #1,057 |
| 2017 | 258 | #1,007 |
| 2016 | 277 | #972 |
| 2015 | 289 | #938 |
| 2014 | 350 | #802 |
| 2013 | 348 | #780 |
| 2012 | 360 | #766 |
| 2011 | 386 | #716 |
| 2010 | 369 | #751 |
| 2009 | 422 | #692 |
| 2008 | 407 | #732 |
| 2007 | 461 | #643 |
| 2006 | 371 | #743 |
| 2005 | 206 | #1,135 |
| 2004 | 232 | #1,017 |
| 2003 | 200 | #1,100 |
| 2002 | 189 | #1,109 |
| 2001 | 196 | #1,086 |
| 2000 | 181 | #1,128 |
| 1995 | 162 | #1,096 |
| 1990 | 184 | #995 |
| 1985 | 192 | #846 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,750 |
| 1975 | 104 | #1,120 |
| 1970 | 40 | #2,051 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cherish in 2025?
Cherish ranked #1,374 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 160 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cherish?
11,352 babies have been named Cherish in the United States since 1966, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cherish most popular?
Cherish peaked in 2007, when 461 newborns received the name.
Is Cherish a boy or girl name?
Cherish is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cherish rising or falling?
Cherish is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.