People of a different speech
Derived from the name of the indigenous Cherokee people of the Southeastern United States. The term likely originates from a Muskogean word meaning 'people of a different speech' or a Creek word meaning 'people of the mountains'.
Less common today
Cherokee isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,261 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American model and actress
Former NBA basketball player
