Sherry Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationSHER-ee / /ˈʃɛri/

English; French

Meaning

English: diminutive of 'Sharon'; French: from the name of a type of wine

Historical & Cultural Background

Sherry is often associated with the fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is sometimes used as a diminutive of the name Sharon, which has Hebrew origins. The name has been used for both genders, though it is more commonly associated with females.

Trend Summary

The name Sherry has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the 1980s.

Similar Names

JerryTerryLarryBarryHarryGaryDerryMerry

Variants

  • Sherrie
  • Shari

International Variants

  • Sherry (English)
  • Cherie (French)

Famous people named Sherry

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Fictional characters named Sherry

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sherry was first seen in the United States in 1920. Sherry has ranked as high as #1098 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in California, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Sherry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sherry (1964)

StateBirthsShare
IL 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19205
19237
19249
19255
19269
19286
19295
193013
19328
19336
19348
193513
193617
193711
19388
193912
194015
194112
194217
194316
194421
194516
194619
194723
194828
194921
195019
195122
195219
195318
19549
195520
195616
195724
195815
195916
196026
196123
196238
196326
196426
196523
196626
196722
196824
196917
197026
197125
197221
197319
197412
197513
19766
19778
197813
197911
19807
19815
19825
19839
19846
19858
19866
19877
19895
19915