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Sherri
Pronounced SHEHR-ee /ˈʃɛr.i/High
Meaning: Variously from the French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved', and a short form of Sharon ('a plain; a rose of Sharon', Hebrew); routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Sherri comes variously from the French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved', and a short form of Sharon ('a plain; a rose of Sharon', Hebrew; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'SHEHR-ee').
In the U.S. it appears as a mid-century name. Rare today, dear-and-beloved at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Sherri mean?
Sherri is variously 'dear; beloved' (French cherie) and a short form of Sharon; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Sherri?
It's said SHEHR-ee /ˈʃɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Sherri a boy or girl name?
Sherri is a girl's name.
How popular is Sherri?
Sherri is a rare name in the U.S. today.