Sherri

Q: Is Sherri a boy or girl name?

Sherri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #10331, and as a boy name it ranks #29497.

Q: How popular is the name Sherri?

Sherri is ranked #10331 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ sh-EHR-ee ]

Girl Name #10,331 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sherri is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced sh-EHR-ee.

Parents who love the name Sherri often also consider Shirley, Sherman, Shirley .

Popularity Over Time

#10,331

Current Rank

Peaked 1963 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,331
Total SSA Count: 11

Alternative Spellings

Sherlyn #1977

Nicknames

She Shy Sheie Sherie

Middle Name Ideas

Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style

Sherri Daisy

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Sherri Claire

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Sherri Georgia

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Sherri Eden

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Sherri Maeve

Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
Sherri Alice

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Sherri Eliza

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Sherri Brooklyn

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Sherri Alaia

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Sherri Ayla

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Also a Boy Name

Sherri is also used as a boy name, ranked #29497.

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Similar Names

Shirley Sherman Shirley Shade Shelby Shelton Sheppard Sheldon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sherri

Is Sherri a boy or girl name?

Sherri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #10331. As a boy name, it is ranked #29497. Sherri is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sherri?

Sherri is pronounced sh-EHR-ee.

How popular is the name Sherri?

Sherri is currently ranked #10331 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sherri?

Common nicknames for Sherri include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie.

Is Sherri a common or rare name?

Sherri is an uncommon name, ranked #10331 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sherri

Sherri is a girl name .

Is Sherri a boy or girl name? Sherri is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,331 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,497. Sherri is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sherri is currently ranked #10,331 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sherri include She, Shy, Sheie, and Sherie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sherri include Sherlyn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.