Cher
- Pronunciation
- [Cher]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Variant Of Cherie Dear One:Darling
- Origin
- French
Cher Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,721 baby girls have been named Cher. The name peaked in 1972 with 235 US births that year (rank #651). In 2024, ranked #13792 nationally — 13,141 places below its 1972 peak.
Top States for Cher
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cher births are: California (181), New York (55), Pennsylvania (48).
Other French-Origin Names Like Cher
If you like Cher's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
4-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cher's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.
Quick Facts About Cher
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chere | Variant Of Cherie Dear One:Darling | Female | French |
| Cheri | Variant Of Cherie Dear One:Darling | Female | French |
| Cherie | Dear One: Darling. | Female | French |
| Cherrie | The Fruit-Bearing Cherry Tree. | Female | English |
| Cherry | The Fruit-Bearing Cherry Tree. | Female | English |
| Sherry | From The White Meadow | Female | English |
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Compare Cher to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cher against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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