Cherry
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Bowman; one who shoots arrows
Origin: Old French archier — occupational surname for a skilled archer or bowman
Popularity: Ranked #3588 in 2025 with 42 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Archer. Shares the meaning 'Bowman; one who shoots arrows.'
Similar names: cher, cheri, cherie, cherna, che, cherif, cherish, cherokee
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Cherry? About 1 in 79,250 babies born in 2025 were named Cherry, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cherry
What does the name Cherry mean?
Cherry means “Bowman; one who shoots arrows” from Old French archier — occupational surname for a skilled archer or bowman roots.
What is the origin of the name Cherry?
Cherry has Old French archier — occupational surname for a skilled archer or bowman origin. The traditional meaning is “Bowman; one who shoots arrows”.
How popular is Cherry?
Cherry ranked #3577 in 2025 — given to 42 babies that year.
When was Cherry most popular?
Cherry peaked in 1947 with 354 babies registered that year.
Is Cherry a boy or girl name?
Cherry is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Cherrys in registered births are female.
Is the name Cherry rising or falling in popularity?
Cherry has risen 882 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4459 in 2020 to #3577 in 2025.
How long has Cherry been recorded?
Cherry appears in birth records across 144 years — from 1880 through 2025.