Cherita
girl nameCherita entered the US charts in 1948, peaked at #1935 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1948–2025
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rank today
#1935
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4278 |
| 1950s | #4124 |
| 1960s | #2751 |
| 1970s | #2343 |
| 1980s | #3033 |
| 1990s | #9376 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Cherita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cherita alive today was born around 1976, making them about 49 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cherita in 2025?
- Cherita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cherita most popular?
- Cherita peaked in 1975, reaching #1935 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cherita with classmates?
- Cherita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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