Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Cherie
GirlFrench· “darling”
- Meaning
- darling
- Origin
- French
- Pronunciation
- shuh-REE
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #8,470
- US babies 2025
- 12
- Best rank
- #274 (1967)
- Peak year
- 1970
Meaning and origin of Cherie
Cherie is a French name that means “darling”.
Cherie comes from the French chérie, darling or dear one, the feminine form of chéri. It has been used as a given name in English since the twentieth century, especially after the popularity of the song Cherie and of French romance in American culture. Related spellings include Sherry and Sheree, which developed alongside it. The name is usually said shuh-REE, with the stress on the second syllable, though SHEH-ree is also heard. It has a soft, affectionate meaning and a mid-century feel. Cher is a possible short form.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sherry, Sherri, Sheri, Cheri, Sherrie.
Popularity over time
Cherie first appears in US Social Security records in 1910. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 64 different years, starting in 1927. Its best national rank was #274 in 1967, and the most babies received it in 1970, when 1,002 were named Cherie. In 2025, 12 babies were named Cherie, and it ranked #8,470 nationally. That is 40% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,612 in 1920, #397 in 1950, #456 in 1980, #4,003 in 2000, #6,017 in 2010, and #8,470 in 2025. Of the 29,969 US girls named Cherie since records began, 28% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 6,612 babies. Since 2010, 244 more have been named Cherie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Rachelle, Candy, Karin, Jodie, and Angelique.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Cherie is usually pronounced shuh-REE, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ie”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sherry, Sherri, Sheri, and Cheri.
Middle names for Cherie
A few middle names that flow with Cherie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cherie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cherie mean?
Cherie is a French name that means “darling”.
What is the origin of the name Cherie?
Cherie has French roots. Cherie comes from the French chérie, darling or dear one, the feminine form of chéri.
Is Cherie a popular name?
Not especially. Cherie ranked #8,470 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Cherie a boy or girl name?
Cherie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Cherie?
Cherie is usually pronounced shuh-REE. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings