The name "Che" is of Spanish origin and is short for "Chevalier," which means "knight" in French. It was popularized by the Argentine Marxist revolutionary leader Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who fought against the tyranny and injustice of his time. Che Guevara became a symbol of rebellion and revolution during the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro. The name has since become synonymous with activism, politics, and social justice movements around the world. Despite its association with the historical figure, Che remains a unique and powerful name in its own right, often chosen for its strength and significance rather than its popularity or tradition.
The given statistics track the annual number of births with the name "Che" in the United States from 1968 to 2023. Over this period, there has been a notable fluctuation in the popularity of this name.
In the early years, from 1968 to 1974, the number of newborns named "Che" increased steadily, reaching a peak of 94 births in 1974. However, this trend did not continue, and the numbers began to decline sharply afterwards.
From 1975 onwards, there was a consistent decrease in the popularity of the name "Che", with the lowest point reached in 2013 with only 12 births that year. This downward trend continued until 2020 when the number of newborns named "Che" rose again to 12 births.
In recent years, from 2021 to 2023, there were 19 and 8 births respectively, indicating a slight decrease in popularity once more. Overall, throughout this period, there have been a total of 2080 newborns named "Che" in the United States.
This data suggests that while the name "Che" was relatively popular during certain periods, its popularity has generally declined over time. However, it is still chosen for some newborns each year.