Cheri
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cheri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 12 babies have been named Cheri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cheri is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,309 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,309
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Cheri is also used as a girl name, ranked #13474.
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About the Name Cheri
Cheri is a boy name .
Is Cheri a boy or girl name? Cheri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,309 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,474. Cheri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cheri is currently ranked #19,309 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cheri include Che, Chy, Chie, and Chekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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