Cher

Q: Is Cher a boy or girl name?

Cher is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #28372, and as a boy name it ranks #7677.

Q: How popular is the name Cher?

Cher is ranked #28372 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR ]

Girl Name #28,372 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Cher is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR.

Parents who love the name Cher often also consider Darshan, Geraine, Taiya .

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Popularity Over Time

#28,372

Current Rank

Peaked 1972 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,372
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Chelsea #784 Cheyenne #871 Cherish #1486 Chevelle #1757 Cheyanne #2976 Chesney #2980 Cheryl #3965 Cherry #4698

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Cher Chloe

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Charlotte

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Ava

Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Maya

Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Hannah

Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher Sloane

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cher Sage

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cher Leah

Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
Cher June

Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
Cher Blair

Distinctive pick, quick 1-1 syllable combo

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Also a Boy Name

Cher is also used as a boy name, ranked #7677.

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Similar Names

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Veneita Girl Latin Michella Girl Hebrew Taiya Girl Japanese Darshan Girl Sanskrit Geraine Girl Old High German Hyun Girl Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cher

Is Cher a boy or girl name?

Cher is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28372. As a boy name, it is ranked #7677. Cher is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Cher?

Cher is pronounced sh-EHR.

How popular is the name Cher?

Cher is currently ranked #28372 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Cher a common or rare name?

Cher is an uncommon name, ranked #28372 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cher

Cher is a girl name .

Is Cher a boy or girl name? Cher is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,372 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #7,677. Cher is more commonly used as a boy name.

Cher is currently ranked #28,372 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Cher include Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cherish, Chevelle, Cheyanne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.