Holding steady.
Popularity of Sherree since 1941
Babies named Sherree per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 733 |
| 1960s | 342 |
| 1970s | 241 |
| 1980s | 170 |
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sherree first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1941, but its most notable period was the 1950s, peaking in 1957. This timing aligns with a broader trend of creative respellings of familiar names like Sherry and Cherie. Despite its peak, Sherree has never been a common name, and it has remained stable in rarity since the 1960s. The name's trajectory shows a consistent low-level usage, with no recent resurgence. While top states are not recorded for this name, its 1957 peak year suggests it was most prevalent during the mid-century baby boom. Parents who choose Sherree today are selecting a name that feels both vintage and distinctive, with a sound that echoes other mid-century favorites.
Sherree is a modern English name that first appeared in the mid-20th century, likely as a respelling of Sherry or Cherie. The name Sherry itself derives from the French chérie ('dear'), while also coinciding with the sherry wine. The variant Sherree gained modest popularity in the 1950s, peaking in 1957, though its exact inspiration remains unclear.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sher, Ree
Sibling names for Sherree
Names that share Sherree's style, for a brother or sister.
