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Sherrie

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Pronounced SHEH-ree /ˈʃɛr.i/High

Meaning: Sherrie is a spelling of Sherry, usually traced to the French cherie, 'darling; beloved' (and sometimes to the fortified wine, or read as a pet form of Sharon or Sheryl). A warm mid-century favorite.Low

In 30 seconds: Warm and mid-century: Sherrie comes from the French cherie, 'darling' (said 'SHEH-ree').
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Origin MediumEnglish, French
MeaningSherrie is a spelling of Sherry, usually traced to the French cherie, 'darling; beloved' (and sometimes to the fortified wine, or read as a pet form of Sharon or Sheryl). A warm mid-century favorite.
U.S. rank (2024)#13229 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 35,144

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219212024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sherrie is one of several spellings of Sherry, generally traced to the French cherie, 'darling; beloved.' Some families used it as a pet form of Sharon or Sheryl instead. It peaked as a mid-century American favorite and now reads as a friendly vintage revival candidate (said 'SHEH-ree').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. today, well below its mid-century high. Rare now, warm, and vintage.

Did you know? Sherrie is the -ie spelling of Sherry, most often traced to the French cherie — 'darling.' It rode a wave of popularity in the 1960s and 70s and now feels like a warm vintage pick.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sherrie — Sherry/cherie 'darling'; mid-century American favorite

Variations

SherrySheriCherie

Nicknames

SherRie

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If you like Sherrie…

Sherry— the standard spelling of the same name
Cherie— the French 'darling' it comes from
Terri— a like warm mid-century -i name
Susie— the same vintage feel
Sookie— the same vintage feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherrie mean?

Sherrie is usually traced to the French cherie, 'darling; beloved'; it is also used as a pet form of Sharon or Sheryl.

How do you pronounce Sherrie?

It's said SHEH-ree /ˈʃɛr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sherrie a boy or girl name?

Sherrie is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sherrie?

Sherrie is rare for girls in the U.S. today, though it was much more common mid-century.

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