Total births
317
Girls' name · since 1960
Cherron
Since 1960, U.S. Social Security records show 317 babies named Cherron, peaking in 1974. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 317
- total births
- 1960–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Cherron is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 317 have been recorded since 1960.
Social Security Administration records show Cherron recorded 317 times among girls since 1960, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1960 to 1994.
- 317 total births
- 1960–1994 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
317 girls have been named Cherron since 1960, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1994.
- 317
- total births
- 1960–1994
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Cherron was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
28 babies were named Cherron in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Cherron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Cherron's SSA record in two at 1979 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1974 peak of 28, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Cherron at a glance
Last recorded 1994Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1960
Cherron popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1960–1994
- Peak year (1974)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Cherron popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1974 (Cherron as boys' name)
Cherron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Cherron's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Cherron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
170 births
- 1980s
1980s
100 births
- 1990s 21
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 170 births (54% of all-time use).
Cherron by state
Where Cherron concentrates geographically, total births since 1960
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.6% |
Michigan share of Cherron's total US births 1.6%
Even split
5 of 317 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Cherron? ▼
317 babies have been named Cherron since 1960. It was last recorded in 1994. The peak year was 1974 with 28 births.
When was Cherron most popular? ▼
Cherron was most popular in the 1970s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Cherron most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Cherron are Michigan (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Cherron been used? ▼
Records for Cherron go back to 1960, giving 35 years of history through 1994.
What names are similar to Cherron? ▼
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 Cherron's data
- Cherron's decade-level peak was the 1970s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Michigan records the most Cherrons (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan 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 Cherron
Nearby Names Like Cherron
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Cherron
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 Cherron side by side: Cherron vs Cheryl Cherron vs Chelsea Cherron vs Cheyenne
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1960–1994 (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. "Cherron: Baby Name Since 1960 - 317 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/cherron. 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 Cherron 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 June 2026.