Declining since 1985, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Sheri since 1928
Babies named Sheri per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 121 |
| 1940s | 2,035 |
| 1950s | 10,973 |
| 1960s | 27,327 |
| 1970s | 14,397 |
| 1980s | 4,445 |
| 1990s | 816 |
| 2000s | 200 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Sheri reached its highest popularity in 1967, ranking among the top 200 names for girls during that era. Since around 1985, its usage has steadily declined, reflecting a broader shift away from diminutive and -ie ending names. As of 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in every 267,878 female newborns, placing it well outside the top 1000. Despite this decline, Sheri remains a recognizable mid-century classic, evoking the informal charm of post-war American naming trends.
Sheri originated as a diminutive of names like Sheryl (itself a variant of Cheryl, from French chérie 'darling') or Sharon (a biblical place name meaning 'plain'). It emerged as an independent given name in the early 20th century, gaining popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. Its spelling has been influenced by the French term chérie.
Where Sheri is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher
Sibling names for Sheri
Names that share Sheri's style, for a brother or sister.
