Cherry
Girl name · 26 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cherry: 26 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2014.
Of English and Scottish origin, Cherry began as a pet form of the name Charity, later becoming associated directly with the fruit from the cherry tree, whose name derives from the Latin *cerasum* via Old French *cherise*. The name is sometimes considered a modern invention as a floral or nature-inspired choice. Famous bearers include Cherry Boone O'Neill, the American singer and author and daughter of Pat Boone, and the Scottish actress Cherry Campbell, known for her stage work. The town of Cherry Valley in New York shares a name with the fruit’s etymology, though not directly named after a person. Today, Cherry retains a sweet, vintage charm and is occasionally used as a nickname for longer names like Cherilyn or as a standalone.
Girl 7 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20145 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5395 babies
- Total births
- 26since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 9%vs prior 5y