Cherry or beloved
A modern elaboration likely derived from the French word 'cerise' meaning cherry, or a variant of Cherie, meaning beloved. It gained some popularity in the mid-20th century as part of a trend of creating rhythmic, French-inspired names.
Less common today
Cherese isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,291 in 1992.
Philanthropist for whom a major California children's village is named
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
