Charish
A girl's name of Latin origin with 435 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Charish hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1976, with 435 total recorded births.
Charish is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Charish is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Charish is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a creative spelling variant of Cherish, from the English word meaning 'to hold dear' or 'to treasure,' derived from the Old French chérir (to hold dear). As a name, it's a word of pure affection.
Charish is a name that wears its heart on its sleeve — the very act of naming a child Charish declares that she will be held precious. The Ch- spelling gives this aspirational name a slightly more formal written quality.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Charish's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Charish breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Charish's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Charish has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 96 | #10812 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 155 | #7923 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 97 | #8793 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 78 | #8583 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 9 | #6118 | — |
The Story of Charish
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Charish is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Charish are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Charish?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Charish is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1976, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 155 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Charish by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Charish per day would take 1.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(39 years, 1976–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | #14169 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9447 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13191 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10291 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12179 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12229 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12456 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6916 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6433 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7754 |
| 2008 | 22 | #6168 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5266 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6416 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10286 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10055 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7672 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9636 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6682 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9299 |
| 1999 | 10 | #8917 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2019