Cher Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Cher is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Cher has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Cher' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5860th out of 16616 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3016th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1438th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6810th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17274th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17606th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Cher' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Cher"

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 "Cher"

"Cher" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5860th of 16616 110
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3016th of 12526 285
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 1438th of 19264 1,165
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 6810th of 27321 177
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 17274th of 35406 57
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 17606th of 30306 37

Regional Popularity of "Cher" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
64.56%
2379th/3685
- - 41.05%
2593rd/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Cher" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
2227th/2227
- - 63.10%
1751st/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
47.77%
1403rd/2937
42.75%
1489th/3483
43.04%
1514th/3518
35.53%
1437th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 71.54%
4519th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 100.00%
7463rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Cher"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Cher" 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.