Sherry: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “beloved”
- Origin
- English
- Say it
- SHAIR-ee · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Girls
Usually a pet form or variant of Sheryl, Cheryl, or Sharon. Cheryl is often explained as an English blend influenced by Cherie, from French chérie 'darling, beloved.'
How popular is Sherry?
Babies named Sherry in 202416
Peak year1963
Total US babies since 1880230,889
Sherry is fading: recent use is about 48% of its level ten years before.
Names like Sherry
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Sherry questions
What does the name Sherry mean?
Sherry means "beloved". It comes from English. Usually a pet form or variant of Sheryl, Cheryl, or Sharon. Cheryl is often explained as an English blend influenced by Cherie, from French chérie 'darling, beloved.'
Is Sherry a boy or girl name?
Sherry is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Sherry?
16 US babies were named Sherry in 2024. Its peak year was 1963.
How do you pronounce Sherry?
Sherry is usually pronounced SHAIR-ee.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.