Find out how popular the first name Cherri has been for the last 41 years (from 1974 to 2014) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Cherri by gender

Based on the last 41 years of data, Cherri is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2014, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Cherri.

The history of the first name Cherri

The given name Cherri is a modern variation of the English name Cherry, which originated from the Old French word "cherise" meaning the fruit cherry. The name likely came into use as a descriptive nickname or surname during the Middle Ages for someone with a bright red complexion or ruddy cheeks, reminiscent of the color of cherries.

While the name Cherri does not have a long historical lineage, its older counterpart Cherry has been used for centuries. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name was in the 14th century, when a woman named Cherry Baude was mentioned in the Suffolk Rolls of 1345. In the 16th century, playwright William Shakespeare made reference to a character named Cherry in his play The Two Gentlemen of Verona.

Notable historical figures with the name Cherry include Cherry Ingram (1880-1962), an English horticulturist and botanist who is credited with saving the Maddenii rhododendron from extinction. Cherry Jones (born 1956) is an American actress known for her roles in theatre, film, and television, winning a Tony Award for her performance in the play Doubt.

In the world of sports, Cherry Hill (1919-2004) was an Australian cricketer who played domestically for New South Wales and had a successful career as a right-handed opening batsman. Cherry Pryor (1909-1981) was a British aviator and one of the first women to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1933.

Another notable figure was Cherry Wilder (1930-2002), a New Zealand-born author who wrote several bestselling novels and was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1994 for her services to literature.

While the name Cherri is a more modern spelling variation, it shares the same origins and meanings as its older counterpart Cherry, reflecting a connection to the vibrant red fruit and its associated qualities of brightness and vibrancy.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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