Cheree
A feminine French variant of the name Cherie meaning "darling" or "cherished one".
Name Census estimates that about 1,819 living Americans carry the first name Cheree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cheree today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cheree births was 1975 (76 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cheree. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 188,430 Americans
Peak year
1975
76 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
2015 SSA rank
#17,004
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Cheree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cheree from the 1940s through to the 2010s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 664 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cheree by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cheree during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cherees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Ohio recorded the most babies named Cheree, while Illinois, Maryland, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 48 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cheree
The name Cheree is believed to have originated from the French language, with its roots tracing back to the Old French word "cherie," meaning "darling" or "beloved." This term of endearment was widely used in medieval France, particularly during the height of courtly love and chivalric traditions.
Cheree is a variation of the more common French name Cherie, with the addition of an extra "e" at the end. This spelling alteration is thought to have occurred as the name traveled across different regions and underwent linguistic transformations over time.
While the name Cheree does not appear to have any direct historical references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its French origin and association with affection and admiration suggest a long-standing use as a personal name.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cheree was Cheree Carlson, an American actress born in 1939. She appeared in several television shows and films during the 1960s and 1970s, notably in the series "Get Smart" and the movie "The Nutty Professor."
Another notable figure was Cheree Winfield, an American singer and songwriter born in 1942. She was a member of the popular vocal group The Supremes and contributed to their recordings and live performances during the 1960s Motown era.
In the literary world, Cheree Alsop is an American author and poet born in 1951. She has published several collections of poetry and has been recognized for her contributions to the literary scene.
Cheree Francica, born in 1963, is an American entrepreneur and businesswoman. She co-founded the successful clothing brand Lucy Activewear and played a significant role in its growth and expansion.
Cheree Kinnear, born in 1968, is a Canadian actress known for her roles in various television shows and films, including "The Killing" and "Bates Motel."
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have carried the name Cheree, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
People
Cheree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cheree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cheree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cheree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,819 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cheree going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 188,430 US residents.
Is Cheree a common name?
We classify Cheree as "Rare". It ranks above 93.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,048 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cheree most popular?
The single biggest year for Cheree was 1975, when 76 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cheree is about 49 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cheree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cheree in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.