Sheri
Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sheri first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 114 babies have been named Sheri in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sheri is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,276 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,276
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Sheri is also used as a girl name, ranked #10212.
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About the Name Sheri
Sheri is a boy name .
Is Sheri a boy or girl name? Sheri is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,276 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,212. Sheri is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sheri is currently ranked #11,276 in popularity for boy 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 Sherman . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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