Sherry
Peaked at #48 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1909, Sherry has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Sherry — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#48
in 1962
Current rank
#7184
in 2024
Years tracked
113
1909–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1909, Sherry reached its peak popularity for girls in 1962, ranking #48 nationally with 9,223 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2776 (2014) to #7184 (2024) — a 61% drop.
As of 2024, Sherry ranks #7184 nationally for girls, with 16 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,184 | 16 |
| 2023 | #5,922 | 21 |
| 2022 | #3,951 | 38 |
| 2021 | #4,817 | 28 |
| 2020 | #3,596 | 42 |
| 2019 | #3,545 | 44 |
| 2018 | #3,430 | 46 |
| 2017 | #2,654 | 66 |
Sherry — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1275
in 1962
Last ranked
#9418
in 1991
Years tracked
66
1920–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1920, Sherry reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #1275 nationally with 38 babies given the name that year.
Sherry hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #9418.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #9,418 | 5 |
| 1989 | #9,031 | 5 |
| 1987 | #6,003 | 7 |
| 1986 | #6,608 | 6 |
| 1985 | #5,078 | 8 |
| 1984 | #6,209 | 6 |
| 1983 | #4,441 | 9 |
| 1982 | #7,219 | 5 |
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 Sherry most popular?
Sherry was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #48 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Sherry becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Sherry?
At least 230,889 babies have been recorded with the name Sherry in the US since 1909, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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