Holding steady.
Popularity of Chery since 1945
Babies named Chery per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 198 |
| 1960s | 197 |
| 1970s | 96 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chery is a spelling variant of Cherry, which appeared in the mid-20th century primarily as a feminine given name. The name first recorded use in U.S. data was 1945, and it saw its peak year in 1959, though the number of births was too small to achieve a rank in national charts. Since then, its use has been stable but extremely uncommon, with no resurgence. The name does not appear in any U.S. state's top names lists, remaining an idiosyncratic choice. Its trajectory reflects a brief mid-century novelty before settling into obscurity, a pattern common among fruit-derived names of that era.
Chery is an alternate spelling of Cherry, which has two distinct origins. As a given name, Cherry emerged in the 19th century as a transferred use of the fruit name, or as a pet form of Charity. The name saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s, before declining.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cher
Sibling names for Chery
Names that share Chery's style, for a brother or sister.
