Sheri Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sheri is an English name derived from the French word 'cherie', meaning 'beloved'. It has evolved from names like Cherie and Sherilyn, and it gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive form. The name is associated with a friendly and approachable image, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Sheri is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sheri has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sheri' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5099th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4537th out of 10718 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1104th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 222nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 164th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 710th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5948th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11271st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sheri' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sheri"
Pronunciation
/ˈʃɛri/
Origin
English
Etymology
Sheri is a modern English name that is often considered a diminutive form of the name Sherilyn or related to the name Cherie, which means 'dear' or 'beloved' in French.
Meaning
beloved
Language Evolution
Cherie, Sherilyn, Sheri
Historical Usage
Sheri gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a feminine name reflecting a trend for names ending in '-i'.
Variants & Derivatives
Cheri, Sherry, Sherilyn
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sheri is perceived as a nostalgic name, often associated with the baby boomer generation, and is seen as friendly and approachable.
Famous People
Sheri S. Tepper, Sheri Moon Zombie
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sheri"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sheri"
"Sheri" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5099th of 7552 | 31 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4537th of 10718 | 83 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1104th of 9204 | 821 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 222nd of 12526 | 26,021 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 164th of 19264 | 28,731 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 710th of 27321 | 4,458 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5948th of 35406 | 329 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 11271st of 30306 | 97 |
Regional Popularity of "Sheri" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sheri" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 714th/714 |
100.00% 1103rd/1103 |
100.00% 1370th/1370 |
100.00% 543rd/543 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 194th/194 |
100.00% 289th/289 |
100.00% 292nd/292 |
100.00% 156th/156 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 145th/145 |
100.00% 188th/188 |
100.00% 206th/206 |
100.00% 150th/150 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 644th/644 |
100.00% 627th/627 |
100.00% 797th/797 |
100.00% 764th/764 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 6922nd/6922 |
100.00% 5099th/5099 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sheri"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sheri" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.