Cherry

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Cherry

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
1. From the name of the fruit.
-or-
2. A diminutive for the name Charity, Chérie, or Cheryl.

History:
Cherry was a originally a diminutive of the name Charity, common in the early United States.

In the late 19th century, when it was a common practice to name girls after plants (Rose, Lily, Fern, etc.) Cherry was often given in honor of the fruit.

In the 20th century, Cherry is most often found as a diminutive for the names Cheryl, or Chérie.

Pronunciation: chair-ee.

Alternates: Cherri, Cherrie.

Famous Bearers:
Fictional Characters:
Cherry Ames
A nurse/detective in a series of books by Helen Wells (later Julie Tatham).

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.009 % named Cherry
0.003 % named Cherrie

Popularity of Cherry:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1850: 292nd most popular.
1875: 833rd most popular.
1900-1920: N/A
1920-1930: 850th most popular.
1930-1940: 836th most popular.
1940-1950: 536th most popular.
1950-1960: 566th most popular.
1960-1970: 805th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A