Declining since 2007, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Charish since 1976
Babies named Charish per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 78 |
| 1990s | 97 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Charish is a contemporary name that emerged in the U.S. in 1976, a period when creative respellings and sound-based coinages gained popularity. It reached its peak rank in 2007, but has since been on a downward trajectory. The name is given to about 1 in every 267,878 girls as of 2025. Its formation likely draws from the familiar sound of Cherish, a virtue name with French roots, blending it with a soft -ish ending that feels modern and melodic. Charish has not recorded significant usage in any single state, reflecting its scattered but consistent presence across the country.
Charish is a modern coined name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1976. Its formation likely blends the sounds of Cherish (from Old French cherir, 'to hold dear') with the -ish suffix, or possibly combines Charity (from Latin caritas) with a fashionable ending. It has no traditional etymology and is best understood as a creative 20th-century invention.
Sibling names for Charish
Names that share Charish's style, for a brother or sister.
