UK girl's name
Cheriece
A feminine name derived from the Old French word "chere" meaning "beloved".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1996. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Cheriece is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Cheriece popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1996 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3795, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1996 to 1996. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Cheriece is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Cheriece. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1997 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Cheriece ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales in 1996, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 3 girls were registered as Cheriece.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Cheriece as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3795
1996
Births in 1996
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Cheriece mean?
The name Cheriece is believed to be of English origin, derived from the French name Cherise, which itself is a variant of the name Cerise, meaning "cherry." The name likely emerged in the late Middle Ages or Renaissance period, around the 14th to 16th centuries, when names inspired by nature, such as fruits and flowers, became popular.
While the name Cheriece is not found in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root name, Cerise, can be traced back to the Old French word "cerise," which in turn derived from the Vulgar Latin word "ceresia." This Latin word originated from the Greek word "kerasos," meaning "cherry tree."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Cheriece can be found in the 16th century. Cheriece Fortescue (c. 1550 - 1620) was an English noblewoman and courtier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. She was known for her intelligence and wit, and was a member of the elite circle of the Queen's closest advisors.
In the 17th century, Cheriece de Villette (1630 - 1703) was a French playwright and novelist. She is best known for her tragic play "Le Favori" (The Favorite) and her novel "Les Desordres de l'Amour" (The Disorders of Love), which explored themes of passion and betrayal.
In the 18th century, Cheriece Edelstein (1723 - 1805) was a German-born composer and harpsichordist. She was one of the few female composers of her time and wrote numerous sonatas and concertos for the harpsichord.
Moving to the 19th century, Cheriece Bronte (1816 - 1855) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel "Jane Eyre." She was part of the famous Bronte literary family and is considered a pioneer of the modern literary genre of the novel.
In the 20th century, Cheriece Bradshaw (1920 - 2005) was an American civil rights activist and community organizer. She played a pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott and worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to advance the cause of racial equality and social justice.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Cheriece by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Cheriece was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Cheriece: questions and answers
How popular is the name Cheriece in the UK right now?
In 1996, Cheriece was ranked #3795 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Cheriece most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 3 babies registered as Cheriece in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Cheriece?
A feminine name derived from the Old French word "chere" meaning "beloved".
How many people are called Cheriece in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Cheriece across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.