Cherice
A feminine name of French origin meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 1,038 living Americans carry the first name Cherice. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cherice today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cherice births was 1975 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cherice. 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
1.0K
~ 1 in 330,206 Americans
Peak year
1975
53 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
2004 SSA rank
#14,545
Tracked since 1955
Popularity
Cherice: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cherice from the 1950s through to the 2000s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 400 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cherice 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 Cherice during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cherices live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, New York, Illinois recorded the most babies named Cherice, while Virginia, Missouri, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cherice
The name Cherice is believed to have its origins in the French language, derived from the Old French word "cherir," which means "to cherish" or "to hold dear." This name first gained popularity during the Middle Ages in France and surrounding regions.
Cherice is a feminine form of the masculine name Chéri, which was initially used as a term of endearment or a pet name for a loved one. The name's association with affection and cherishing likely contributed to its adoption as a given name for girls.
While there are no known historical references to the name Cherice in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is possible that the name was used informally or within certain communities before becoming more widely documented.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cherice can be found in the 17th century French play "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" by Molière, where a character bears this name. However, it is uncertain whether this was a fictional character or a real person the playwright had in mind.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cherice. One such figure was Cherice Booth (1938-2018), an American actress known for her roles in television shows like "Room 222" and "The Jeffersons." Another notable Cherice was Cherice Baptiste (born 1977), a former professional basketball player who represented the British Virgin Islands in international competitions.
In the literary world, Cherice Graves (born 1947) is an African American author and educator, known for her works exploring themes of race, identity, and cultural heritage. Cherice Mastin (born 1992) is a contemporary American singer and songwriter who has released several albums and gained recognition in the music industry.
Lastly, Cherice Moninger (born 1976) is an American entrepreneur and businesswoman who co-founded the successful online clothing retailer Womensfere, catering to plus-size fashion.
These individuals, spanning various fields and time periods, have helped to popularize and maintain the name Cherice throughout history, each contributing to its unique legacy and cultural significance.
People
Cherice + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cherice 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
Cherice: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cherice?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,038 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cherice 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 330,206 US residents.
Is Cherice a common name?
We classify Cherice as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cherice most popular?
The single biggest year for Cherice was 1975, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cherice is about 46 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cherice a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cherice 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.