Cherokee
- Pronunciation
- [Che-ro-kee]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- People Of A Different Speech. One Of The Largest American Indian Tribes.
- Origin
- Native American
Cherokee Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 337 baby boys have been named Cherokee. The name peaked in 1995 with 40 US births that year (rank #2059).
Top States for Cherokee
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Cherokee births are: North Carolina (7), Oklahoma (5).
Other Native American-Origin Names Like Cherokee
If you like Cherokee's Native American origin, consider these related names: Abedabun, Abequa, Abeque, Abetzi, Abey. Browse all Native American names →
8-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Cherokee's exact length and starting letter: Cacamwri, Caddaham, Caddaric, Caddarik, Caddawyc.
Quick Facts About Cherokee
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Compare Cherokee to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Cherokee against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).