Cherida
Beloved or cherished woman from the Latin "carus" meaning dear or beloved.
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Cherida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cherida today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cherida births was 1973 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cherida. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Cherida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
1973
7 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1990 SSA rank
#13,373
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Cherida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cherida from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 18 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
Cherida 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 Cherida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cherida
Cherida is a given name of Spanish origin, derived from the word "querida," which means "beloved" or "dear one." Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word "carus," meaning "dear" or "precious." The name gained popularity during the medieval period in Spain and was particularly embraced by the upper class and nobility.
The earliest recorded use of the name Cherida dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in various Spanish literary works and historical records. One notable example is the epic poem "Cantar de Mio Cid," which features a character named Cherida, a noblewoman and the beloved wife of a prominent figure.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Cherida. One such figure was Cherida de Borja (1470-1538), a Spanish noblewoman and a member of the powerful Borgia family. She was known for her influence and patronage of the arts during the Renaissance period.
Another notable Cherida was Cherida de Mendoza (1508-1579), a Spanish scholar and writer who was highly regarded for her contributions to literature and poetry. Her works were widely read and celebrated during her lifetime.
In the realm of religion, Cherida de la Cruz (1540-1612) was a Spanish mystic and nun who was renowned for her spiritual writings and her devotion to the Catholic faith. Her life and teachings inspired many within the religious community of her time.
Moving forward in history, Cherida Álvarez de Toledo (1655-1714) was a Spanish aristocrat and philanthropist who dedicated her life to charitable causes and the welfare of the underprivileged. Her legacy lives on through the various institutions and organizations she founded.
Lastly, Cherida Fernández de Córdoba (1780-1861) was a Spanish painter and artist who gained recognition for her exceptional portraiture and landscapes. Her works are preserved in several prominent museums and galleries across Spain.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Cherida throughout history, showcasing the rich cultural and historical significance of this name across various fields and time periods.
People
Cherida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cherida 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
Cherida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cherida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cherida 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 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Cherida a common name?
We classify Cherida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 28 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cherida most popular?
The single biggest year for Cherida was 1973, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cherida is about 47 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Cherida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cherida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cherida 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.
Is Cherida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cherida in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Cherida can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Cherida as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.