Sheri: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#14,685

among girls

Babies in 2025

named Sheri

How common

1 in 267,878

girls born in 2025

Peak year

1963

3,107 babies

All-time total

60,578

#526 all-time among girls

First recorded

1928

in Social Security records

Sheri popularity over time

60,578 babies have been named Sheri since 1928, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

GirlsBoys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	12	–	12	1	–	#4,138
1930s	121	–	121	12	+908%	#1,097
1940s	2,035	–	2,035	204	+1582%	#415
1950s	10,973	12	10,985	1,099	+440%	#192
1960s	27,327	60	27,387	2,739	+149%	#115
1970s	14,397	42	14,439	1,444	-47%	#140
1980s	4,445	–	4,445	445	-69%	#342
1990s	816	–	816	82	-82%	#1,011
2000s	200	–	200	20	-75%	#3,929
2010s	99	–	99	10	-50%	#7,416
2020s (to 2025)	39	–	39	7	-34%	#9,517

The story of Sheri

Sheri is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,685 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1928, 60,578 American babies have been named Sheri. Its peak came in 1963, when 3,107 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 Sheri stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Sheri?

The median living Sheri is about 59 years old; half are between 53 and 64. An estimated 55 thousand people named Sheri are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Sheri 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	6	#14,685	–	–
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	11	#9,517	–	–
2022	7	#13,384	–	–
2021	9	#11,036	–	–
2020	6	#14,855	–	–
2019	8	#12,290	–	–
2018	11	#9,724	–	–
2017	8	#12,576	–	–
2016	7	#14,137	–	–
2015	9	#11,704	–	–
2014	9	#11,813	–	–
2013	12	#9,525	–	–
2012	17	#7,416	–	–
2011	7	#14,624	–	–
2010	11	#10,368	–	–
2009	9	#12,306	–	–
2008	20	#6,770	–	–
2007	8	#13,751	–	–
2006	18	#7,099	–	–
2005	16	#7,447	–	–
2004	23	#5,526	–	–
2003	21	#5,769	–	–
2002	24	#5,065	–	–
2001	33	#3,929	–	–
2000	28	#4,386	–	–
1995	59	#2,279	–	–
1990	180	#1,011	–	–
1985	470	#457	–	–
1980	708	#342	–	–
1975	1,151	#214	8	#4,255
1970	2,400	#140	12	#2,867
1965	2,629	#141	8	#3,212
1960	2,210	#179	6	#3,991
1955	1,144	#242	–	–
1950	413	#396	–	–
1945	168	#568	–	–
1940	36	#1,241	–	–
1935	14	#2,290	–	–
1930	–	–	–	–
1925	–	–	–	–
1920	–	–	–	–
1915	–	–	–	–
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Sheri

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Sheri Moon Zombie American actress b. 1970 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Sheri, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Sheri?

The median living Sheri is about 59 years old. Half of all living Sheris are between 53 and 64 years old.

How many people named Sheri are alive today?

An estimated 55 thousand people named Sheri are alive in the United States, based on 60,578 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Sheri mean?

A female given name, variant of Sherry.

How popular is the name Sheri in 2025?

Sheri ranked #14,685 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Sheri?

60,578 babies have been named Sheri in the United States since 1928, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Sheri most popular?

Sheri peaked in 1963, when 3,107 newborns received the name.

Is Sheri a boy or girl name?

Sheri is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Sheri rising or falling?

Sheri is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Sheri?

Well-known people named Sheri include Sheri Moon Zombie (actor).

Names like Sheri

Names that sound and feel close to Sheri: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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