Sherri
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sherri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 176 babies have been named Sherri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sherri is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,497 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,497
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Sherri
Sherri is a boy name .
Is Sherri a boy or girl name? Sherri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,497 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,331. Sherri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sherri is currently ranked #29,497 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sherri include She, Sher, Shery, Sherie, Shy, Shie, and Shekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sherri include Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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