Che
Boy name · Hebrew · Hispanic · Spanish
- US rank
- #7,679
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #832 in 1974
10 babies were named Che in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,059 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Che you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 169,492 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Che, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Che would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChe first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1974, when it ranked #832. Today it's #7,679, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChe was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 169,492.
- TrendChe has slipped 1,059 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,679. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Che
Che is a boy name of Hebrew, Hispanic and Spanish origin. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-che”. US birth records list Che for boys from 1968 to 2025, in 58 of those 58 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #832 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,679, with 10 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesHispanic namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21 | 47,393 boys |
| 1970s | 45 | 21,993 boys |
| 1980s | 16 | 61,312 boys |
| 1990s | 16 | 60,938 boys |
| 2000s | 19 | 53,050 boys |
| 2010s | 11 | 93,809 boys |
| 2020s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Che
What is the origin of the name Che?
Che has Hebrew, Hispanic, Spanish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Che a boy or girl name?
Che is a boy name.
How popular is the name Che?
Che ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#832).