Cherish

Cherish is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 147 girls in the United States.

Cherish at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Cherish

Cherish belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Cherish first appears in Social Security records in 1966. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #643 in 2007, and in 2024 147 babies received the name — 11,190 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Cherish in US records

First recorded (US)
1966
Best US rank
#643 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Cherish in 2024
147
Total since 1880
11,190

Cherish in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#974 in 1996
Babies named Cherish in 2025
7
Total since 1996
318

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cherish mean?

The meaning of Cherish is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Cherish a boy or girl name?

Cherish is a girl name. In 2024, 147 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Cherish?

Cherish comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Cherish?

Cherish first appears in US records in 1966. Its best-ever ranking was #643 in 2007, and 147 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].