Cherry
Pronunciation: [ ch-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cherry first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 34 babies have been named Cherry in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cherry is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,724 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,724
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Cherry
Cherry is a boy name .
Is Cherry a boy or girl name? Cherry is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,724 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,698. Cherry is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cherry is currently ranked #34,724 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cherry include Che, Cher, Chery, Cherie, Chy, Chie, and Chekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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