Total births
758
Girls' name · since 1956
Cherese
Since 1956, U.S. Social Security records show 758 babies named Cherese, peaking in 1972. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 758
- total births
- 1956–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Cherese is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 758 have been recorded since 1956.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Cherese has been recorded 758 times among girls since 1956, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2000.
- 758 total births
- 1956–2000 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
758 girls have been named Cherese since 1956, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2000.
- 758
- total births
- 1956–2000
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Cherese was born in this single decade.
1972
Single peak year
38 babies were named Cherese in 1972 - its busiest year on record.
Cherese's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Cherese's full recorded timeline at 1978, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1956, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1972 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Cherese at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1972
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1956
Cherese popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2000
- Peak year (1972)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 45 years of records
Cherese by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cherese's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Cherese births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 115
1960s
115 births
- 1970s
1970s
297 births
- 1980s
1980s
211 births
- 1990s 112
1990s
112 births
- 2000s 7
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 297 births (39% of all-time use).
How Cherese compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Cherese's total volume
Cherese vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Cherese by state
Where Cherese concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 32 | 4.2% |
| #2 | California | | 27 | 3.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 17 | 2.2% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
New York share of Cherese's total US births 4.2%
Even split
32 of 758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherese? ▼
Since 1956, Social Security records show 758 babies named Cherese. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1972, with 38 births.
When was Cherese most popular? ▼
Cherese was most popular in the 1970s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 1972.
Where is Cherese most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cherese are New York (32 births), California (27 births), Illinois (17 births).
How long has the name Cherese been used? ▼
Records for Cherese go back to 1956, giving 45 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Cherese? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Cheryl, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cheri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Cherese's data
- Cherese's decade-level peak was the 1970s (297 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Chereses (32 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Cherese
Nearby Names Like Cherese
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherese
Cheryl Girl
#3977 439,539 births
Chelsea Girl
#789 162,884 births
Cheyenne Girl
#870 70,732 births
Cheri Girl
#10373 36,068 births
Chelsey Girl
#5482 31,498 births
Compare Cherese side by side: Cherese vs Cheryl Cherese vs Chelsea Cherese vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2000 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Cherese: Baby Name Since 1956 - 758 Births, Peak 1972." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherese. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Cherese draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.