Cherish
Meaningcherish · English
- US rank
- #1,373
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #643 in 2007
160 babies were named Cherish in the US in 2025. It has dropped 268 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1966–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cherish you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 10,050 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Cherish, 160 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cherish would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCherish first shows up in US birth records in 1966, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 59 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #643.
- TrendCherish has slipped 268 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,373. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedCherish is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #651, followed by Georgia (#710) and Tennessee (#748). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn English, Cherish means “cherish”.
About the name Cherish
Cherish is a girl name of English origin meaning “cherish”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ish”. US birth records list Cherish for girls from 1966 to 2025, in 60 of those 60 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #643 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,373, with 160 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16 | 62,305 girls |
| 1970s | 57 | 17,553 girls |
| 1980s | 100 | 10,037 girls |
| 1990s | 92 | 10,825 girls |
| 2000s | 154 | 6,490 girls |
| 2010s | 179 | 5,602 girls |
| 2020s | 103 | 9,755 girls |
Other spellings of Cherish
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Cherish
What does the name Cherish mean?
Cherish means “cherish” in English.
What is the origin of the name Cherish?
Cherish has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Cherish a boy or girl name?
Cherish is a girl name.
How popular is the name Cherish?
Cherish ranked #1,373 for US girls in 2025, given to 160 babies. Its best year was 2007 (#643).