NAME PROFILE

Whitaker

Derived from the French word 'cerise' meaning cherry and the Greek word 'charis' meaning grace; it describes a person who is inherently sweet, vibrant, and possesses a gracious, joyful personality.

Key Stats

Total births860
GenderMale (13% / 87%)
Peak year2024
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2007
Most recent2025
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 29%NC — 29%GA — 24%TN — 12%AL — 6%

Notable People

Cherisa (Multidisciplinary Artist) · Cherise Makubale (Television Personality and Big Brother Africa winner) · Cherise Roberts (Singer-songwriter and member of the dance group Booty Luv) · Cherissa (Recording Artist and Vocalist) · Cherisa (Fashion Model and Digital Creator)

Nicknames & Diminutives

CheriRisaIssaCher

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