Sherry Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sherry has French origins, meaning 'darling' or 'beloved', and is closely linked to the fortified wine from Spain. It evolved through historical forms like 'Cherie' and has variants such as 'Sherrie'. Sherry is perceived as a warm and friendly name, with no significant biblical background. Its popularity surged in the 20th century, and it remains associated with sociable and confident traits.
The name Sherry is most popular in Tennessee, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sherry has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sherry' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4868th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2240th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1696th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2314th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8116th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1499th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 217th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 59th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 77th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 429th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1896th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3407th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sherry' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sherry"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛri/
Origin
French
Etymology
The name Sherry is derived from the French word 'cherie', meaning 'darling' or 'beloved'. It is also associated with the fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain, which was named after the city.
Meaning
darling, beloved
Language Evolution
Cherie (French), Sherrie (English variant), Sherry (modern adaptation)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a given name inspired by the wine.
Variants & Derivatives
Sherrie, Sharyl, Cherie
Modern Popularity & Image
Sherry is often viewed as a sweet and approachable name, commonly associated with warmth and friendliness. It has a vintage charm and is sometimes seen as a name for a confident and sociable person.
Famous People
Sherry Lansing, American film executive, Sherry Williams, American singer, Sherry Turkle, American sociologist and author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sherry"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sherry"
"Sherry" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4868th of 7545 | 35 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2240th of 6773 | 204 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1696th of 7552 | 408 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2314th of 10718 | 273 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8116th of 16616 | 56 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1499th of 9107 | 499 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 217th of 9204 | 15,495 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 59th of 12526 | 132,889 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 77th of 19264 | 69,676 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 429th of 27321 | 9,157 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1896th of 35406 | 1,639 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3407th of 30306 | 558 |
Regional Popularity of "Sherry" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sherry" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
55.40% 764th/1379 |
83.14% 1967th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
10.87% 168th/1546 |
18.83% 293rd/1556 |
10.37% 244th/2353 |
10.21% 158th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
2.74% 61st/2227 |
4.65% 113th/2430 |
1.37% 39th/2853 |
2.49% 69th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
2.96% 87th/2937 |
3.16% 110th/3483 |
1.45% 51st/3518 |
3.14% 127th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
11.70% 431st/3685 |
10.64% 476th/4475 |
6.51% 338th/5194 |
8.93% 564th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.13% 2297th/4582 |
27.29% 1409th/5164 |
29.77% 2177th/7313 |
24.27% 1811th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
51.28% 2301st/4487 |
61.95% 4226th/6822 |
36.17% 2270th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sherry"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sherry" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.