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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sherry — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sherron|Shervin
EnglishGirl↓ Fading

Sherry

SHER-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#7184
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#7184
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 10
Peak rank
#3596 in 2020
5yr change
-1262 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #7184 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
English girl names
Sherry

Popularity score: 10  ·  SSA Rank: #7184

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-1262 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishVintageClassic2-syllableDiminutiveMid-centuryGirlPlace-inspiredDecliningRare
Character
cheerful warmthsocial charmbright optimismcaring naturespirited joy
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sherrys

resilientinfluentialindependenttalentedauthentic
STRONG
High confidence

Sherry is an English girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7184 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -1262 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#7184 · very rare
Sherry at a Glance
Meaning:From the Spanish city of Jerez, known for its fortified wine. Also a diminutive of Sheryl, meaning 'beloved' or 'dear'.
Language root:English · Old English
Peak rank:#3596 in 2020
5yr change:-1262 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
DorisAudreyShirleyPattyDebbie
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sherry
CarolSusanMargaretJean◈PaulaLindaSandraJanet
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↑ Rising
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→ Stable
Debbie
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↑ Rising
Evelyn
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sherry · Overview
Summary

Sherry is an English girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #7184 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Vintage · Classic character
Sherry carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 1262 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
sherry.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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