Cherokee
Pronunciation: [ ch-EHR-uhk-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Cherokee first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 337 babies have been named Cherokee in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cherokee is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,655 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,655
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Cher, Chery, Cherie, Chero, Cheroy, Cheroie, Kee, Keey, Chy, Chie, and Chekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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