Sheri
Girl name · American · French · Hebrew
Meaningdear, darling · English form of Cherie
- US rank
- #13,208
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #115 in 1967
6 babies were named Sheri in the US in 2025. It has climbed 245 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1928–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Sheri you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Sheri
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American actress and fashion designer
Choose Sheri and your child shares a first name with Sheri Moon Zombie, an American actress and fashion designer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Sheri, like who?” Sheri Moon Zombie's Wikipedia article is available in 22 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Sheri Moon Zombie on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 270,270 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sheri, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sheri would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySheri first shows up in US birth records in 1928, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 97 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1967, when it ranked #115. Today it's #13,208, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowSheri was 4.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 64,935 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 270,270.
- TrendSheri has climbed 245 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #13,208. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningSheri is an English form of Cherie, which means “dear, darling”. Our records link it to American, French and Hebrew roots.
About the name Sheri
Sheri is a girl name of American, French and Hebrew origin meaning “dear, darling”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-eri”. US birth records list Sheri for girls from 1928 to 2025, in 92 of those 98 years. Its best year was 1967, when it ranked #115 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #13,208, with 6 babies.
Origin:American namesFrench namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5.3 | 188,679 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 88,968 girls |
| 1940s | 132 | 7,577 girls |
| 1950s | 558 | 1,791 girls |
| 1960s | 1,508 | 663 girls |
| 1970s | 925 | 1,082 girls |
| 1980s | 262 | 3,823 girls |
| 1990s | 45 | 22,406 girls |
| 2000s | 11 | 91,743 girls |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 176,678 girls |
| 2020s | 4.0 | 248,963 girls |
Other spellings of Sheri
More American girl names
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Sheri
What does the name Sheri mean?
Sheri means “dear, darling” in English, as a form of Cherie.
What is the origin of the name Sheri?
Sheri has American, French, Hebrew roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Sheri a boy or girl name?
Sheri is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sheri?
Sheri ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1967 (#115).