Cherith
girl nameCherith entered the US charts in 1946, peaked at #3609 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1946–2025
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rank today
#3609
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4960 |
| 1950s | #5227 |
| 1970s | #4977 |
| 1980s | #5210 |
| 1990s | #6831 |
| 2000s | #9440 |
| 2010s | #14403 |
| 2020s | #13592 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Cherith are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Cherith alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Cherith in 2025?
- Cherith is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cherith most popular?
- Cherith peaked in 1980, reaching #3609 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cherith with classmates?
- Cherith will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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