girls' name · peaked 1962

Sherrie

Every Sherrie since 1921 — 35,159 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#16,911
among girls
Babies in 2025
5
named Sherrie
Peak year
1962
1,534 babies
All-time total
35,159
since 1921

The story of Sherrie

Sherrie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #16,911 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1921, 35,159 American babies have been named Sherrie. Its peak came in 1962, when 1,534 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sherrie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Sherrie year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 5 #16,911
2024 7 #13,279
2023
2022 8 #12,091
2021 7 #13,279
2020 5 #17,162
2019 5 #17,628
2018 5 #17,768
2017
2016 11 #10,016
2015 10 #10,758
2014 6 #16,232
2013 9 #11,838
2012 9 #12,081
2011 12 #9,641
2010 12 #9,713
2009 9 #12,308
2008 11 #10,692
2007 14 #8,940
2006 11 #10,508
2005 7 #14,287
2004 12 #9,186
2003 16 #7,162
2002 24 #5,066
2001 22 #5,349
2000 25 #4,769
1995 29 #3,766
1990 110 #1,438
1985 201 #814
1980 282 #648
1975 499 #406
1970 926 #306
1965 1,207 #248
1960 1,330 #241
1955 1,155 #238
1950 531 #339
1945 320 #396
1940 97 #711
1935 37 #1,180
1930 7 #3,993
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Sherrie in 2025?

Sherrie ranked #16,911 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Sherrie?

35,159 babies have been named Sherrie in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Sherrie most popular?

Sherrie peaked in 1962, when 1,534 newborns received the name.

Is Sherrie a boy or girl name?

Sherrie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Sherrie rising or falling?

Sherrie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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