Will my child share the name Cherish with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Cherish per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Cherish in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Cherish becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Cherish is rising: up 1,202 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #974 in 1996.

Is Cherish a good choice for a distinctive name?

Cherish is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Cherish a popular baby name in the United States?

Cherish does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Cherish is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Cherish in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Cherish

Cherish is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 525 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #974 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Cherish is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Cherish in their class.