Che, pronounced 'chay,' is of Italian origin and means 'village.' It's often used as a short form for names like Cesare or Michelangelo. The name gained popularity through the use of 'Che' by famous figures such as Che Guevara, adding an air of rebelliousness and intrigue.
The name Che experienced popularity highs in the late 1960s to early 1970s with around 15-19 births per year. However, it saw a steady decline afterwards, dropping to single digits by the mid-1980s. There's another slight peak in the late 1980s and early 1990s, but since then, the name has been quite uncommon, with only 5 births per year from 2000 onwards. Overall, there were 364 babies named Che between 1969 and 2011.