Cerise
Meaningcherry · French
- US rank
- #6,546
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,978 in 1955
17 babies were named Cerise in the US in 2025. It has climbed 5,596 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1951–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Cerise you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 94,340 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cerise, 17 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cerise would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCerise first shows up in US birth records in 1951, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 74 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1955, when it ranked #1,978. Today it's #6,546, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowCerise is 2.1× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 200,000 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 94,340.
- TrendCerise has climbed 5,596 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #6,546. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn French, Cerise means “cherry”.
About the name Cerise
Cerise is a girl name of French origin meaning “cherry”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ise”. US birth records list Cerise for girls from 1951 to 2025, in 72 of those 75 years. Its best year was 1955, when it ranked #1,978 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #6,546, with 17 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5.8 | 171,103 girls |
| 1960s | 5.2 | 190,840 girls |
| 1970s | 8.2 | 121,507 girls |
| 1980s | 7.3 | 136,986 girls |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 180,180 girls |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 189,753 girls |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 265,957 girls |
| 2020s | 7.5 | 133,038 girls |
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- Girl name: Charlotte · free
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- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Cerise
What does the name Cerise mean?
Cerise means “cherry” in French.
What is the origin of the name Cerise?
Cerise has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Cerise a boy or girl name?
Cerise is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cerise?
Cerise ranked #6,546 for US girls in 2025, given to 17 babies. Its best year was 1955 (#1,978).