Cherokee

Q: How popular is the name Cherokee?

Cherokee is ranked #27655 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHR-uhk-ee ]

Boy Name #27,655 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Cherokee is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHR-uhk-ee.

Parents who love the name Cherokee often also consider Feivel, Nakita, Goble .

Popularity Over Time

#27,655

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,655
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Che Chy Cheie Cherie

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Also a Girl Name

Cherokee is also used as a girl name, ranked #8696.

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Similar Names

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Nakita Boy Greek nike (victory) Sanai Boy Sanskrit Ryansh Boy Sanskrit Dezavion Boy American/Basque Feivel Boy Greek via Yiddish Clare Boy Latin clarus Every Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cherokee

Is Cherokee a boy or girl name?

Cherokee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27655. As a girl name, it is ranked #8696. Cherokee is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Cherokee?

Cherokee is pronounced ch-EHR-uhk-ee.

How popular is the name Cherokee?

Cherokee is currently ranked #27655 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Cherokee?

Common nicknames for Cherokee include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Cherie.

Is Cherokee a common or rare name?

Cherokee is an uncommon name, ranked #27655 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Cherokee

Cherokee is a boy name .

Is Cherokee a boy or girl name? Cherokee is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,655 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,696. Cherokee is more commonly used as a girl name.

Cherokee is currently ranked #27,655 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Cherokee include Che, Chy, Cheie, and Cherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.