Cherise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Cherise is a name of French origin meaning 'cherry'. It has evolved from the Latin word 'Ceres' and the Old French 'Cerise'. The name embodies traits of sweetness and beauty, and it has gained popularity in the late 20th century. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Cherise is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cherise has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cherise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2251st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1053rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1352nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6141st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16939th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cherise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cherise"
Pronunciation
/ʃəˈriːz/
Origin
French
Etymology
Cherise is derived from the French word 'cerise', which means 'cherry'. The name is often associated with sweetness and beauty.
Meaning
cherry
Language Evolution
Ceres (Latin), Cerise (Old French), Cherise (Modern French)
Historical Usage
Cherise gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern name choice, often associated with positive connotations of sweetness and femininity.
Variants & Derivatives
Cher, Cheri, Sherry
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Cherise is perceived as a trendy and elegant name, often associated with creativity and charm.
Famous People
Cherise Boothe (American lawyer and activist), Cherise D. (Influencer and artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cherise"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Cherise"
"Cherise" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2251st of 12526 | 458 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1053rd of 19264 | 1,871 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1352nd of 27321 | 1,799 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6141st of 35406 | 315 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 16939th of 30306 | 41 |
Regional Popularity of "Cherise" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Cherise" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
72.70% 1619th/2227 |
65.76% 1598th/2430 |
- |
61.55% 1708th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.37% 980th/2937 |
22.91% 798th/3483 |
53.81% 1893rd/3518 |
23.39% 946th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.68% 1499th/3685 |
26.79% 1199th/4475 |
41.22% 2141st/5194 |
18.17% 1148th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
62.82% 4688th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Cherise"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Cherise" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.