Sherry
Sherry: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sherry
- A female given name from English, from the sherry wine, or a variant of Cheri.
How popular is Sherry?
Since 1880, 229,937 girls and 976 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherry (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #48 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #1275 in 1962. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sherry
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Sibling name ideas for Sherry
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Sherry FAQ
What does the name Sherry mean?
A female given name from English, from the sherry wine, or a variant of Cheri.
What is the origin of the name Sherry?
Sherry is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Sherry?
Since 1880, 229,937 girls and 976 boys in the U.S. have been named Sherry (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #48 in 1962. Its highest rank for boys was #1275 in 1962. In 2025, 23 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sherry a boy or girl name?
Sherry is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 229,937 girls and 976 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.