Sherri

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Derived from Cherry; Sweet

Background: The name Sherri originates as a modern variant of the name Cherry, which itself is derived from the fruit. This name reflects sweetness and has become popular as a feminine given name, often used in English-speaking countries.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#424
Total births
83,829
Most popular decade
1960s (125,196 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,205 ranks)
Years in Top 100
7
First recorded year
1924

Gender usage

0.2% male 99.8% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1960
First year births
7
First year rank
#3,336
Peak year
1964
Peak year births
15
Peak rank
#2,114
Most recent year
1980
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#6,250

Female

First year
1924
First year births
6
First year rank
#4,434
Peak year
1963
Peak year births
5,457
Peak rank
#78
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
11
Recent rank
#8,922

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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