Cher
girl nameCher entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #651 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#651
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #5243 |
| 1950s | #2459 |
| 1960s | #2834 |
| 1970s | #1741 |
| 1980s | #4931 |
| 1990s | #9870 |
| 2000s | #10273 |
| 2010s | #14863 |
| 2020s | #12284 |
Living bearers
About 1,600 people named Cher are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cher alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cher in 2025?
- Cher is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cher most popular?
- Cher peaked in 1972, reaching #651 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cher with classmates?
- Cher will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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