Girl · #8,265 in 2026

Sherry

Sherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine. In others, it was likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Sherrod or Sherwood for males or Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females.

  • English
Current Rank
#8,265
Peak Rank
#48 (1962)
Total Babies
230K
5-Yr Trend
-55%
1909
First Year
2026
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#48
Peak Rank
230K
Total Count
115
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sherry

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

Sherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine. In others, it was likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Sherrod or Sherwood for males or Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • English

The Story of Sherry

The earliest SSA record of Sherry as a baby girl name dates back to 1909, when 5 babies received it. 1962 was its biggest year on record, with 9,223 newborns named Sherry — #48 in the national rankings. About 34% of every Sherry on record arrived during the 1960s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Sherry ranks #8,265 for baby girls with 12 births, falling sharply (-55%). All told, over 230K Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1900s to the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Sherry

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Sherry. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Names that sound like Sherry

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sherry 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 Sherry

What does the name Sherry mean?
Sherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine. In others, it was likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Sherrod or Sherwood for males or Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females.
What is the origin of the name Sherry?
Sherry has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: English.
How popular is Sherry in 2026?
In 2026, Sherry ranks #8,265 among girls' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.
When was Sherry most popular?
Sherry reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #48 that year with 9,223 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Sherry most popular?
Sherry has historically been most popular in Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sherry.
Is Sherry a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sherry is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sherry?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sherry include Daisy, Juanita, Bella. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Sherry?
Common variants and related forms of Sherry include Shari, Sheree, Sheri, Sherie, Sherri, Sherrie. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

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About the name Sherry

Sherry is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 230K births in the dataset. Sherry's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #48. Use the chart and map above to compare Sherry'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.