Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherita since 1948
Babies named Cherita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 219 |
| 1970s | 358 |
| 1980s | 329 |
| 1990s | 57 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Cherita is a rare name that first appeared in the U.S. in 1948, but it never attained wide usage. Its peak year was 1975, when it was given to a small number of baby girls, yet it remains near negligible in the rankings. The name may be a creative combination of Cher and the diminutive ita, or a variant of Charita. Its trajectory has been stable, with sporadic births in low numbers. While no states recorded significant usage, the name carries a melodic, Spanish-influenced sound. Parents choosing Cherita today would be selecting a distinctive and uncommon name.
Cherita first appeared in the United States in the mid-20th century. It may be a variant of Charita, derived from Latin caritas 'charity', or a modern combination of the popular Cher- prefix (as in Cheryl or Cherie) with the diminutive suffix -ita. Its exact derivation is uncertain and it remains a rare name, used sporadically.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheri, Rita
Sibling names for Cherita
Names that share Cherita's style, for a brother or sister.
