Sherrie
Sherrie is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved, or cherished one.
Origin and history
Sherrie is an English name derived as a phonetic variant of Chérie, the French word for 'darling' or 'beloved'. It peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an established vintage name given infrequently to newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
35,148 babies in the United States have been named Sherrie since 1880. It ranks #742 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2069.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.5 %)
- TX (7.3 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
- IL (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 62 |
| 1930-1940 | 404 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,389 |
| 1950-1960 | 10,382 |
| 1960-1970 | 12,530 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,578 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,052 |
| 1990-2000 | 489 |
| 2000-2010 | 151 |
| 2010-2019 | 79 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Famous people named Sherrie
- Sherrie Levine: Artist, Photographer
- Sherrie Austin: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Sherry, Sher
Fun facts
- Sherrie originated as an anglicized spelling of the French word chérie, meaning beloved.
- The name saw its highest usage in the U.S. between the 1950s and 1970s before declining.