Cher
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cher first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,716 babies have been named Cher in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cher is past its peak , currently ranked #28,372 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #28,372
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Cher is also used as a boy name, ranked #7677.
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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.
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Sources
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