Sheri
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Sheri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 58,289 babies have been named Sheri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheri is past its peak , currently ranked #10,212 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,212
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Sheri is also used as a boy name, ranked #11276.
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About the Name Sheri
Sheri is a girl name .
Is Sheri a boy or girl name? Sheri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,212 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,276. Sheri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sheri is currently ranked #10,212 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sheri include She, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sheri include Sherlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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