Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherica since 1975
Babies named Cherica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 56 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherica is a rare modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1975. It has never achieved widespread popularity, never entering the top 1000 names for any year. The name's peak year was its debut year, 1975, after which its usage has remained stable but very low. With fewer than 5 annual births in most recent years, Cherica is one of the more uncommon names from the 1970s. Its origin is uncertain but is likely a creative blend, possibly drawing from Cheryl and Erica, reflecting the fashionable construction patterns of the era. The name is given almost exclusively to girls and has no strong regional concentration.
Cherica first appeared in the United States in 1975, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a blend of Cheryl (a variant of Cheryl, itself derived from the French name Cherie meaning 'dear') and Erica (the feminine form of Eric, derived from Old Norse meaning 'eternal ruler'), or a combination of similar sounding elements. The name has remained very rare since its introduction.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheri, Rica, Cherry
Sibling names for Cherica
Names that share Cherica's style, for a brother or sister.
