Cherree
A feminine name meaning "darling" or "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 44 living Americans carry the first name Cherree. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cherree today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cherree births was 1957 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cherree. 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 Cherree. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
44
~ 1 in 7,789,871 Americans
Peak year
1957
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,161
Tracked since 1948
Census
Cherree in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 103 people with the first name Cherree, which placed it at #53,018 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#53,018
National first-name rank
People counted
103
103 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
63.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Cherree
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cherree is White at 63.1%. The next largest groups are Black (27.2%) and Hispanic (5.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Cherree described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Cherree at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.1% · 65
- Black or African American27.2% · 28
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Popularity
Cherree: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cherree from the 1940s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cherree 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 Cherree 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 Cherree
The given name Cherree has its origins in the French language, derived from the word "chérie," which means "darling" or "beloved." It gained popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when French culture and language held significant influence across Europe and parts of the Western world.
The name itself is a diminutive form of the French word "chère," which translates to "dear" or "precious." It was initially used as a term of endearment, particularly among romantic partners or close friends. Over time, it evolved into a given name, reflecting the affectionate sentiment behind its meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cherree can be found in the works of French author and playwright Molière, who lived from 1622 to 1673. In his play "Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme" (The Bourgeois Gentleman), one of the characters is referred to as "Chérie," showcasing the use of the term as a term of endearment during that era.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Cherree. One such figure was Cherree Franchi (1905-1988), an Italian-American actress and singer who gained prominence during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, including her role in the 1942 film "Casablanca."
Another notable Cherree was Cherree Suttle (1921-2006), an American jazz singer and pianist. She performed with several renowned jazz musicians, including Duke Ellington and Count Basie, and was known for her unique vocal style and stage presence.
In the literary world, Cherree Moraga (born 1952) is a renowned Chicana writer, activist, and playwright. She co-edited the groundbreaking anthology "This Bridge Called My Back: Writings by Radical Women of Color" and has been a influential figure in the feminist and Chicana/Latina movements.
Cherree Cargill (born 1976) is a contemporary American fashion designer and entrepreneur. She founded the luxury clothing line Cherree Cargill New York and has gained recognition for her modern and sophisticated designs.
Lastly, Cherree Skinner (born 1986) is a British actress and television personality. She is best known for her roles in the soap opera "Hollyoaks" and the reality show "Celebrity Big Brother."
While the name Cherree may not be as common today as it was in the past, it remains a unique and endearing name with a rich history and cultural significance, reflecting the affectionate sentiment behind its French origins.
People
Cherree + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cherree as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Cherree: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cherree?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 44 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cherree 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 7,789,871 US residents.
Is Cherree a common name?
We classify Cherree as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 53 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cherree most popular?
The single biggest year for Cherree was 1957, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cherree is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Cherree in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 103 people with the name Cherree, or 0.03 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #53,018 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Cherree in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Cherree?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Cherree appears almost entirely female. Of the 100 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Cherree?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Cherree is White at 63.1%. The next largest groups are Black (27.2%) and Hispanic (5.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Cherree most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Cherree in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.1% (65 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Cherree in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Cherree a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cherree 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 Cherree still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Cherree 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 Cherree 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.
How many people are named Cherree?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.