Sherry
Sherry is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Darling, beloved, or from the fortified town.
Origin and history
Sherry originated as an Anglicized form of the French name Chérie, meaning darling or beloved, though it has also been used as a transferred surname of habitational origin. While predominantly used for females in the U.S., it has historically seen minor usage as a masculine given name. Today, masculine usage of Sherry in the United States is extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
976 babies in the United States have been named Sherry since 1880. It ranks #3706 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.5 %)
- GA (31.3 %)
- IL (31.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 188 |
| 1950-1960 | 178 |
| 1960-1970 | 251 |
| 1970-1980 | 154 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Although closely linked to the French word chérie, Sherry also independently developed as an English name derived from the fortified wine sherry.
- Fewer than 1,000 male births have been recorded under the name Sherry in official U.S. records since 1880.