Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Cherry
GirlEnglish· “the fruit and blossom”
- Meaning
- the fruit and blossom
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- CHAIR-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #3,588
- US babies 2025
- 42
- Best rank
- #429 (1948)
- Peak year
- 1947
Meaning and origin of Cherry
Cherry is an English name that means “the fruit and blossom”.
Cherry is an English word name for the fruit and the blossom. The word comes from the Old North French cherise, which English speakers took as a plural and shortened to cherry. It is said CHAIR-ee. The name was used in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and it also resembles the French chérie, darling, which some families have in mind. In Japan the cherry blossom, sakura, is a symbol of the brief beauty of spring. As a given name it is bright and informal, and it belongs with Ruby and Poppy among fruit and flower names.
Other spellings with the same sound: Chery.
Popularity over time
Cherry has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 63 different years. Its best national rank was #429 in 1948, and the most babies received it in 1947, when 354 were named Cherry. In 2025, 42 babies were named Cherry, and it ranked #3,588 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,355 in 1920, #522 in 1950, #1,219 in 1980, #4,004 in 2000, #6,228 in 2010, and #3,588 in 2025. Of the 11,580 US girls named Cherry since records began, 23% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 2,218 babies. Since 2010, 504 more have been named Cherry.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kitty, Gilda, Marva, Delois, and Georgette.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Cherry ranked highest in California and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #2315 | 8 |
| Texas | #3397 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Cherry is usually pronounced CHAIR-ee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with C and ends in “-ry”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Chery.
Middle names for Cherry
A few middle names that flow with Cherry: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Cherry
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cherry mean?
Cherry is an English name that means “the fruit and blossom”.
What is the origin of the name Cherry?
Cherry has English roots. Cherry is an English word name for the fruit and the blossom.
Is Cherry a popular name?
Not especially. Cherry ranked #3,588 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Cherry a boy or girl name?
Cherry is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Cherry?
Cherry is usually pronounced CHAIR-ee. 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