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SHAHR-luht
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Sherry
GirlFrench, English· “from Cherie: darling”
- Meaning
- from Cherie: darling
- Origin
- French, English
- Pronunciation
- SHEHR-ee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #5,532
- US babies 2025
- 23
- Best rank
- #48 (1962)
- Peak year
- 1962
Meaning and origin of Sherry
Sherry is a French and English name that is usually said to mean “from Cherie: darling”.
Sherry comes from French cherie, darling, reshaped to match English spelling. It is also the English name of the fortified wine from Jerez in Spain, but the given name developed separately from the drink. Sherry was a mid-twentieth-century favorite, and songs such as Sherry by the Four Seasons kept it in the air. The pronunciation is SHEHR-ee. Variants include Sheri, Sherri and Cherie, the last keeping the French spelling. Today it has a retro character that is strongly tied to its era, yet it keeps an affectionate meaning that few names match so directly. Sher is a short form.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sherri, Sheri, Cheri, Sherrie, Cherie.
Popularity over time
Sherry first appears in US Social Security records in 1909. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 71 different years, starting in 1925. Its best national rank was #48 in 1962, the same year it reached its highest count of 9,223 babies. In 2025, 23 babies were named Sherry, and it ranked #5,532 nationally. That is 70% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,746 in 1920, #62 in 1950, #192 in 1980, #1,470 in 2000, #2,780 in 2010, and #5,532 in 2025. Of the 229,937 US girls named Sherry since records began, 34% were born in the 1960s, its biggest decade. The 1950s come next, with 68,322 babies. Since 2010, 786 more have been named Sherry.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Sheila, Paula, Laurie, Suzanne, and Beth.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sherry ranked highest in Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2882 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sherry is usually pronounced SHEHR-ee, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ry”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sherri, Sheri, Cheri, and Sherrie.
Middle names for Sherry
A few middle names that flow with Sherry: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sherry
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sherry mean?
Sherry is a French and English name that is usually said to mean “from Cherie: darling”.
What is the origin of the name Sherry?
Sherry has French and English roots. Sherry comes from French cherie, darling, reshaped to match English spelling.
Is Sherry a popular name?
Not especially. Sherry ranked #5,532 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sherry a boy or girl name?
Sherry is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sherry?
Sherry is usually pronounced SHEHR-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