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Sheri
GirlFrench, English· “variant of Cheri, dear”
- Meaning
- variant of Cheri, dear
- Origin
- French, English
- Pronunciation
- SHAIR-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #14,685
- US babies 2025
- 6
- Best rank
- #115 (1967)
- Peak year
- 1963
Meaning and origin of Sheri
Sheri is a French and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cheri, dear”.
Sheri is a spelling of Cheri, from the French chérie, darling or dear. It is also a short form of Sherry or Sharon. Sheri became popular in the United States in the mid-twentieth century, alongside Sherry and Cheryl. It is said SHAIR-ee. Sher is a possible nickname. The name has a light, affectionate meaning and a mid-century feel. It is simple to spell and to say. Cherie, Sherri and Sherry are close relatives, and the name pairs easily with longer middle names such as Elizabeth or Annette.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sherry, Sherri, Cheri, Sherrie, Cherie.
Popularity over time
Sheri first appears in US Social Security records in 1928. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 49 different years, starting in 1941. Its best national rank was #115 in 1967, and the most babies received it in 1963, when 3,094 were named Sheri. In 2025, 6 babies were named Sheri, and it ranked #14,685 nationally. That is 33% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #396 in 1950, #342 in 1980, #4,386 in 2000, #10,368 in 2010, and #14,685 in 2025. Of the 60,464 US girls named Sheri since records began, 45% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 14,397 babies. Since 2010, 138 more have been named Sheri.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Shelley, Darla, Tammie, Shelly, and Karla.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sheri is usually pronounced SHAIR-ee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with S and ends in “-ri”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sherry, Sherri, Cheri, and Sherrie.
Middle names for Sheri
A few middle names that flow with Sheri: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sheri
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sheri mean?
Sheri is a French and English name that is usually said to mean “variant of Cheri, dear”.
What is the origin of the name Sheri?
Sheri has French and English roots. Sheri is a spelling of Cheri, from the French chérie, darling or dear.
Is Sheri a popular name?
Not especially. Sheri ranked #14,685 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sheri a boy or girl name?
Sheri is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sheri?
Sheri is usually pronounced SHAIR-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings