Cher
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Cher first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 110 babies have been named Cher in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cher is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,677 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,677
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Cher is also used as a girl name, ranked #28372.
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About the Name Cher
Cher is a boy name .
Is Cher a boy or girl name? Cher is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,677 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #28,372. Cher is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cher is currently ranked #7,677 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Cher include Chester, Chevy, Chet, Cheskel, Chesky . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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