Cerise
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
768 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1955 Peak Popularity Year
29 Peak Births

Cerise Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Cerise originates from the French word for cherry, tracing its roots back to Latin. It evolved through Old French into its modern form. The name symbolizes sweetness and vibrancy. It does not have biblical relevance, but it has enjoyed popularity since the 19th century as a feminine name. Variants include Ceris and Cereza, and it is currently viewed positively in modern contexts.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Cerise"

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Pronunciation

/səˈriːs/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

The name Cerise is derived from the French word for cherry, 'cerise', which itself comes from the Latin 'cerasium'.

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Meaning

cherry

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Language Evolution

Latin: cerasium, Old French: cerise, Modern French: cerise

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Historical Usage

The name Cerise has been used since the 19th century and gained popularity in the English-speaking world as a feminine given name associated with the fruit.

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Variants & Derivatives

Cerise, Ceris, Cereza

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Modern Popularity & Image

Cerise is often seen as a vibrant and lively name, associated with femininity and sweetness, due to its connection to the cherry fruit.

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Famous People

Cerise Lim Jacobs, an American entrepreneur and author, Cerise de la Rue, a fictional character in literature

📊 Cerise Name Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Cerise Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 29 peak births in 1955

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in California

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cerise"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Cerise"

"Cerise" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 4460th of 12526 148
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4624th of 19264 194
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6689th of 27321 182
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 10733rd of 35406 141
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 10878th of 30306 103

Regional Popularity of "Cerise" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Cerise" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 70.51%
4454th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Cerise"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Cerise" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Cerise" in the United States

The name Cerise is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Cerise has been stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cerise' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4460th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4624th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6689th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10733rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10878th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cerise' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Cerise name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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