Cherokee
Pronunciation: [ ch-EHR-uhk-ee ]
Cherokee is a girl baby name. Ranked #8,696 in the US, popular nicknames include Che, Chy, and Cheie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cherokee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 2,541 babies have been named Cherokee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cherokee is past its peak , currently ranked #8,696 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,696
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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Cherokee is also used as a boy name, ranked #27655.
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About the Name Cherokee
Cherokee is a girl name .
Is Cherokee a boy or girl name? Cherokee is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,696 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,655. Cherokee is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cherokee is currently ranked #8,696 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cherokee include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Cherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Cherokee include Cherish, Cheryl, Cherry . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis