Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherese since 1956
Babies named Cherese per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 115 |
| 1970s | 297 |
| 1980s | 211 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherese first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956, a time when inventive spellings of established names were gaining favor. Its peak came in 1973, reflecting the popularity of similar-sounding names like Denise and Renee. Though it has never been among the most common names, its trajectory has remained stable, and it continues to see occasional use. The name's appeal lies in its familiar yet distinctive sound, blending a soft 'sh' onset with the popular 'eeze' ending.
Cherese is a modern English coinage, likely a variant of Cherise (itself derived from the French word 'cerise', meaning 'cherry'). The name emerged in the mid-20th century, fitting a trend of feminine names ending in 'ese' or 'ise', such as Denise or Elise. It was most popular in the 1970s and has since declined in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher, Cheree, Rese
Sibling names for Cherese
Names that share Cherese's style, for a brother or sister.
