Holding steady.
Popularity of Cherith since 1946
Babies named Cherith per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 111 |
| 1980s | 153 |
| 1990s | 131 |
| 2000s | 82 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Cherith is a rare biblical name that has maintained a consistent but low level of use since it first appeared in U.S. records in 1946. Its peak year was 1980, but it has never reached the top 1000, placing it firmly in the category of unique names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with occasional small spikes. Because it is drawn from a specific geographic location in the Bible, it carries a distinct religious resonance without being as common as other scriptural names. The lack of top states suggests it is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in any region.
Cherith is a place name from the Hebrew Bible, specifically the brook Cherith mentioned in 1 Kings 17. The name likely derives from the Hebrew root 'karath', meaning 'to cut' or 'a cutting', possibly referring to a ravine or a cut in the rock. As a given name, it was adopted primarily by English speakers in the 20th century, possibly influenced by the similar-sounding name 'Kerith' or as a variant of 'Kerenhappuch'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cheri, Rith
Sibling names for Cherith
Names that share Cherith's style, for a brother or sister.
