Girl · #8,916 in 2026

Sherri

Sherri is a feminine given name likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling an English version of the French term of endearment chérie and also associated with the wine sherry. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cheryl, Sharon, Sheryl, or Sherilyn for females.

Current Rank
#8,916
Peak Rank
#78 (1963)
Total Babies
84K
5-Yr Trend
-19%
1924
First Year
2026
Last Year
1963
Peak Year
#78
Peak Rank
84K
Total Count
94
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sherri

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sherri is a feminine given name likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling an English version of the French term of endearment chérie and also associated with the wine sherry. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cheryl, Sharon, Sheryl, or Sherilyn for females.

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The Story of Sherri

Sherri first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1924, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1963, when 5,457 Sherris were born — ranking #78 that year. As of 2026, Sherri ranks #8,916 for baby girls with 10 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 84K Sherris have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sherri

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sherri is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sherri

What does the name Sherri mean?
Sherri is a feminine given name likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling an English version of the French term of endearment chérie and also associated with the wine sherry. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cheryl, Sharon, Sheryl, or Sherilyn for females.
How popular is Sherri in 2026?
In 2026, Sherri ranks #8,916 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Sherri most popular?
Sherri reached its peak popularity in 1963, ranking #78 that year with 5,457 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sherri most popular?
Sherri has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, West Virginia, Alaska. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sherri.
Is Sherri a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sherri is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sherri?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherri include Marguerite, Candice, Kiara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sherri

Sherri is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 84K births in the dataset. Sherri's peak popularity came in 1963 when it ranked #78. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherri's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.