How Many People Are Named Cher?

1,831

people in the United States are named Cher

1 in 182,960 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#7927

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0005%

Of US population

Peak Year

1972

235 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: SHER
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Short form of CHERYL. In the case of the American musician Cher (1946-), it is short for her real name CHERILYN.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
94.0%
Male
6.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 49.8 years old

Young (<30) 127
6.9%
Adult (30–60) 1,419
77.5%
Senior (>60) 285
15.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1948 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 213
New York 55
Pennsylvania 48
Ohio 44
Texas 38
Florida 37
Louisiana 34
Illinois 28
Indiana 16
Michigan 14

💡 Fun Facts About "Cher"

  • 6 babies were named Cher in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1972
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1948
  • Most popular in California

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