Cherish
Meaning
virtue word name, 'to hold dear, treasure'
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Cherish peaked in the 2000s and the 2010s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Cherish
Most people given the name Cherish in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Cherish deep dive
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