Sherry
boy nameSherry entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #1259 in 1962, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#1259
peak (1962)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3648 |
| 1930s | #2400 |
| 1940s | #1682 |
| 1950s | #1913 |
| 1960s | #1607 |
| 1970s | #2916 |
| 1980s | #5697 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Sherry are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sherry alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sherry in 2025?
- Sherry is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Sherry most popular?
- Sherry peaked in 1962, reaching #1259 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Sherry with classmates?
- Sherry will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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