How Many People Are Named Cherokee?

2,903

people in the United States are named Cherokee

1 in 115,397 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#5925

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0009%

Of US population

Peak Year

1995

174 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English (Rare)
Pronunciation: CHER-ə-kee
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

Probably derived from the Creek word tciloki meaning "people of a different speech". This is the name of a Native American people who live in the east of North America.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
88.4%
Male
11.6%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 26.7 years old

Young (<30) 2,127
73.3%
Adult (30–60) 709
24.4%
Senior (>60) 67
2.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1920 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Oklahoma 225
Ohio 125
California 111
Texas 100
Indiana 52
Georgia 46
Michigan 40
Missouri 37
New York 36
Illinois 33

💡 Fun Facts About "Cherokee"

  • 13 babies were named Cherokee in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1995
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1920
  • Most popular in Oklahoma

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