girl's name
Cher
SHAIR (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,872
Cher is a girl's name with 1 syllable. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 235 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Cher Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 221 |
| 1960s | 234 |
| 1970s | 964 |
| 1980s | 201 |
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 14 |
How Popular Is Cher?
In 2024, Cher was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Cher Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Cher
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Cher Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Cher over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Cher
- English SHAIR /ʃɛər/
Sibling Names for Cher
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Cher — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Cher
How popular is the name Cher?
In 2024, Cher was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Cher a girl's or a boy's name?
Cher is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Cher?
Cher has 1 syllable.
When was Cher most popular?
Cher peaked in 1972, when 235 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.