Sharrie

Meaning & origin

Sharrie is a largely forgotten name that saw brief popularity in the middle of the 20th century. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1937, but its most notable presence was in the 1960s, peaking in 1961. Since then, its usage has remained stable at very low numbers, and it no longer ranks among the top names. The name is a variant of Sherry or Shirley, common naming trends of its era, and shares the familiar -ie ending that was fashionable then. Though its meaning is uncertain, it likely draws from the French 'chérie' or the Old English 'scīr lēah'. Without any top states or famous bearers recorded, Sharrie remains a quiet, niche choice.

Sharrie is a diminutive or variant of Sherry, which itself derives from the French chérie meaning 'beloved', or from the English surname Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'. The name emerged in the mid-20th century as a playful, feminine form, often used as a given name in its own right. Its usage peaked in the 1960s, reflecting the era's penchant for -ie ending names.