Cherif
boy name#8243 in 2025Cherif entered the US charts in 2009, peaked at #8243 in 2025, ranks #8243 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2009–2025
#8243
rank today
#8243
peak (2025)
9
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #12491 |
| 2010s | #10651 |
| 2020s | #9823 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cherif are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cherif is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cherif in 2025?
- Cherif ranks #8243 among US boy names in 2025, with 9 babies given the name.
- When was the name Cherif most popular?
- Cherif peaked in 2025, reaching #8243 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Cherif with classmates?
- Cherif will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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