Cheri
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cheri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 32,779 babies have been named Cheri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cheri is past its peak , currently ranked #13,474 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,474
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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Cheri is also used as a boy name, ranked #19309.
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About the Name Cheri
Cheri is a girl name .
Is Cheri a boy or girl name? Cheri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,474 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,309. Cheri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Cheri is currently ranked #13,474 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Cheri include Cherish, Cheryl, Cherry . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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