Sherry
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Cherry; Sweet Fruit
Background: The name Sherry comes from the French word 'cherise,' which means 'cherry.' This term is derived from the Latin 'cerasum,' referring to the sweet fruit. The name has evolved in usage, linking it etymologically to this delightful fruit.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#175
Total births
230,889
Most popular decade
1960s
(233,331 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-4,165 ranks)
Years in Top 100
31
First recorded year
1909
Gender usage
0.4% male
99.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1920
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #4,286
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 38
- Peak rank
- #1,259
- Most recent year
- 1991
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,237
Female
- First year
- 1909
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #2,208
- Peak year
- 1962
- Peak year births
- 9,223
- Peak rank
- #48
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 16
- Recent rank
- #6,903
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).