Cherish
How to say it: CHER-ish · /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
English word name from Old French 'cherir' (to hold dear, to treasure). Used as a given name for its sentiment.
Cherish was the 1,127th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 160 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 44% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,478 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,127 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 160 |
| Share of births | 1 in 20,720 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −44% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,478 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising to a high in the 2010s, Cherish remains in use though diminished. Well down from that mark, it will probably continue to fade.
What goes with it
Tender and breathy with a soft center, Cherish reads as gentle and virtuous. Faith shares its spirit and Cherry offers a playful short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Cherish is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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