Che Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin American
Gender Distribution:
85% Masculine / 15% Feminine
Meaning:
Short form of Francisco or José, associated with bravery and rebellion.
Meaning of the Name Che
Che is a short form of the Spanish name Francisco or José. It originated in Latin America and gained popularity due to the revolutionary icon Che Guevara. The name is often associated with bravery, rebellion, and social justice.
Popularity of the Name Che
The popularity for the name Che peaked in popularity in the year 1974 with 94 births, which ranked number 2,017 out of 14,744 unique names for that year. Che had the most female births in 1969 with 19, which ranked number 3,102 out of 8,708 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1974 with 94, which ranked number 832 out of 6,005 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Che has declined sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 19 births, a decline of -36.67%. Among males, Che has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 19 births, a decline of -36.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Che
- 20 Year Trend of Che: -60.42%
- 10 Year Trend of Che: -36.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Che: -36.67%
Popularity of Che by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Che. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Che in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Che is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Che
- Total Births of Che: 18 (-4.46%)
- Male Births of Che: 18 (-4.46%)
Given the downward trend of Che over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.46% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Che have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, a decrease of -4.46%.