2,720births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1969Peak · France
#2094France 2025
Cherif is a boy name family recorded 2,720 times in 3 countries since 1938. It ranks highest today in France (#2094 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in France in 1969, at 9.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Cherif
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherif | French | 2,640 | 🇫🇷 France | #2094 | 1969 | ▲ 51 % |
| Cherif | French | 65 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 2025 | ▲ 42 % |
| Cherif | French | 15 | 🇨🇦 Québec | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Cherif
How popular is the name Cherif?
In 2025 it ranked #2094 in France. Official registers record 2,720 births across 3 countries.
When was Cherif most popular?
It peaked in France in 1969, at 9.3 births per 100,000.
Is Cherif a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Cherif is a boy name.