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).

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