Cherish Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Cherish means to hold or treat something with love and care.
Meaning of the Name Cherish
Cherish is an English name that is derived from the English word 'cherish' which means to hold or treat something with love and care. It conveys the idea of valuing and treasuring someone or something, and is often associated with feelings of affection and appreciation. The name carries a positive and sentimental meaning, symbolizing love and cherishing the special moments in life.
Popularity of the Name Cherish
The popularity for the name Cherish peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 461 births, which ranked number 1,202 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Cherish had the most female births in 2007 with 461, which ranked number 643 out of 20,573 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Cherish has declined sharply over the last ten years from 360 births to 139 births, a decline of -61.39%. Among females, Cherish has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 360 births to 139 births, a decline of -61.39%.
Nationwide Popularity of Cherish
- 20 Year Trend of Cherish: -26.46%
- 10 Year Trend of Cherish: -61.39%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Cherish: -61.39%
Popularity of Cherish by State
Among females, Cherish was most popular in Southeastern states with 43 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 14 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Cherish. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 1046 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 923 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 553 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 543 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1248 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 1923 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Cherish
- Total Births of Cherish: 126 (-9.08%)
- Female Births of Cherish: 126 (-9.08%)
Given the downward trend of Cherish over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -9.08% decrease in total births, for a total of 126 births in 2024. For Females, births for Cherish have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 126 female births in 2024, a decrease of -9.08%.