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Sherry

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Pronounced SHAIR-ee /ˈʃɛr.i/High

Meaning: A spelling of Sherry/Cherie — from French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved'; also echoing the wine sherry; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dear; beloved: Sherry spells Cherie. Crisp, vintage, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningA spelling of Sherry/Cherie — from French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved'; also echoing the wine sherry; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5532 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 229,936

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219092025

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

Sherry is a spelling of Sherry/Cherie — from French cherie, 'dear; darling; beloved' (also echoing the wine sherry; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage mid-century name (said 'SHAIR-ee'; full form Sharon, Cherie).

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage name. Rare today, dear-and-beloved at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Cherie means 'dear; darling; beloved' in French — Sherry is an anglicized spelling (also echoing the wine), crisp and vintage (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHAIR-ee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sherry — routes layered

Variations

SherrieCherieSheri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sherry mean?

Sherry spells Cherie — French 'dear; darling; beloved'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sherry?

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

Is Sherry a boy or girl name?

Sherry is a girl's name.

How popular is Sherry?

Sherry is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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