Sherri
Girl nameSherri has been given to 83,843 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It peaked in 1963.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
83,843
Peak year
1963 (5,472 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1924
10-year trend
▼ -8%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Rank through the decades
Sherri's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1950 | #370 |
| 1975 | #196 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Sherri — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Famous people named Sherri
Sherri Shepherd
American actress, comedian, author and television personality
Notability data from Wikidata (CC0).
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Sherri.
FAQ
How popular is the name Sherri?
Sherri has been given to 83,843 babies in the U.S. since 1924. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Sherri peak?
Sherri peaked in 1963, when 5,472 babies were given the name.
Is Sherri a girl or boy name?
Sherri is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Sherri are girls).
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