Sherry
Sherry is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved, or cherry.
Origin and history
Sherry originated as an Anglicization of the French word 'chérie', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. It also developed as a phonetic variation of Sharon or Cherie, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it is seen as a classic mid-century name that has become relatively rare for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
229,937 babies in the United States have been named Sherry since 1880. It ranks #175 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1933.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.3 %)
- CA (6.8 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 88 |
| 1920-1930 | 555 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,696 |
| 1940-1950 | 32,759 |
| 1950-1960 | 68,322 |
| 1960-1970 | 77,527 |
| 1970-1980 | 34,204 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,583 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,400 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,012 |
| 2010-2019 | 618 |
| 2020-2029 | 168 |
Famous people named Sherry
- Sherry Stringfield: Actress
- Sherry Lansing: Studio Executive, Producer
Fun facts
- Sherry peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
- The name shares its spelling and pronunciation with Sherry wine, which derives its name from Jerez, Spain.