Beloved or dear; possibly a variant of Sheridan
Cheridan is a modern American invention, likely created by blending the French-derived prefix 'Cher-' (meaning dear or beloved) with the surname-turned-given-name Sheridan. Sheridan itself is of Irish origin, meaning searcher or wild. As a rare choice, it offers a unique twist on more established rhythmic names like Madison or Addison.
Less common today
Cheridan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,062 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
