Holding steady.
Popularity of Sharry since 1937
Babies named Sharry per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 255 |
| 1950s | 264 |
| 1960s | 233 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sharry is a feminine name of uncertain origin, first recorded in 1937. It saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century, with a peak in 1949. The name has remained relatively rare since then, and data from the Social Security Administration shows a stable trajectory over recent decades. While no states have particularly high usage, Sharry fits alongside other mid-century short forms like Sherry and Terri. Its simplicity and soft sound give it a friendly, approachable character, though its etymology remains unclear.
Sharry is a modern English feminine name that likely emerged as a variant of Sherry, which is itself a rhyming pet form of names like Sharon or a borrowing of the Spanish word for 'cherry.' Alternatively, it may be a diminutive of Charlotte or similar names. The name saw modest use in the mid-20th century, peaking in popularity around 1949.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Sherry, Sha
Sibling names for Sharry
Names that share Sharry's style, for a brother or sister.
