Sherry Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Sherry means 'beloved' or 'darling'
Meaning of the Name Sherry
Sherry is a name of English origin. It is derived from the French word 'chérie', meaning 'beloved' or 'darling'. Sherry also refers to a type of fortified wine. This name gained popularity in the mid-20th century and is often used as a feminine given name. It can be seen as a variant of the name Cheryl or an alternative spelling of Sheri.
Popularity of the Name Sherry
The popularity for the name Sherry peaked in popularity in the year 1962 with 9,228 births, which ranked number 93 out of 10,991 unique names for that year. Sherry had the most female births in 1962 with 9,228, which ranked number 48 out of 7,588 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1962 with 38, which ranked number 1,260 out of 4,628 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Sherry has declined sharply over the last ten years from 72 births to 38 births, a decline of -47.22%. Among females, Sherry has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 72 births to 38 births, a decline of -47.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Sherry
- 20 Year Trend of Sherry: -69.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Sherry: -47.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Sherry: -47.22%
Popularity of Sherry by State
Among females, Sherry was most popular in Southwestern states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Sherry. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Sherry
- Total Births of Sherry: 36 (-6.19%)
- Female Births of Sherry: 36 (-6.19%)
Given the downward trend of Sherry over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.19% decrease in total births, for a total of 36 births in 2024. For Females, births for Sherry have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 36 female births in 2024, a decrease of -6.19%.