Sherri
Peaked at #78 nationally in 1963, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1924, Sherri has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sherri — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#78
in 1963
Current rank
#9432
in 2024
Years tracked
92
1924–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1924, Sherri reached its peak popularity for girls in 1963, ranking #78 nationally with 5,457 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #10832 (2014) to #9432 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Sherri ranks #9432 nationally for girls, with 11 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #9,432 | 11 |
| 2023 | #14,906 | 6 |
| 2022 | #9,580 | 11 |
| 2021 | #8,393 | 13 |
| 2020 | #10,964 | 9 |
| 2019 | #10,374 | 10 |
| 2018 | #7,364 | 16 |
| 2017 | #9,841 | 11 |
Sherri — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2191
in 1964
Last ranked
#7145
in 1980
Years tracked
19
1960–1980
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1960, Sherri reached its peak popularity for boys in 1964, ranking #2191 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Sherri hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1980, when it stood at #7145.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | #7,145 | 5 |
| 1979 | #6,934 | 5 |
| 1976 | #5,497 | 6 |
| 1975 | #6,207 | 5 |
| 1974 | #5,144 | 6 |
| 1973 | #2,838 | 13 |
| 1972 | #3,126 | 11 |
| 1971 | #3,116 | 11 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Sherri most popular?
Sherri was most popular in 1963, when it ranked #78 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sherri becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sherri?
At least 83,829 babies have been recorded with the name Sherri in the US since 1924, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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