Che is of Spanish origin, derived from the word 'che' which means 'fierce'. It's often used as a nickname for the given names José María and María. In many Hispanic cultures, it serves as a familiar form of address, similar to 'hey' or 'hi', reflecting its informal and warm nature.
The name Che experienced significant popularity from the late 60s to the early 70s, with a peak of 94 births in 1974. However, its usage has steadily declined since then, reaching an all-time low of 8 births in 2023. Over the span of 55 years, there have been a total of 2080 babies named Che.