Feminine dossier · first seen 1909
Sherry
Endangered
Down 99.8% from peak
Peak era
1962
Peak births
9,223
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Boomer
Quick answers about Sherry
How many people are named Sherry?
An estimated 159,696 living Americans are named Sherry.
How rare is Sherry?
Sherry is very rare among babies today, with 23 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.8% from its 1962 peak.
How old is the typical Sherry?
The median age of a living American named Sherry is approximately 63 years, with most bearers falling between 56 and 69 years old.
Is Sherry still popular?
No. Sherry is endangered as a baby name, down 99.8% from its 1962 peak with 23 births in 2025.
Where is Sherry most common?
Sherry has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 4.6× more often than the national baseline.
1909Peak 19622025
Peak year
1962
Decline from peak
99.8%
2025
23
All-time
229,937