How Many People Are Named Sherri?
Complete statistics for the name Sherri: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sherri, a rare female name, is held by around 74,605 people in the US today, making up 1 in 4,423 Americans. The majority of those named Sherri are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1963.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 60All 83,829 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sherri Through the Generations
Sherri has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1963 when 5,469 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Sherri is 60, with a significant portion of 45,470 individuals being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that the name is predominantly associated with older generations, though there are still 573 younger individuals under 30 carrying the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sherri's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sherri
How Many People Have the Name Sherri?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 74,605 people in the United States currently share the name Sherri. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,423 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Sherri a Common or Rare Name?
Sherri is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sherri Mean?
Sherri means "creative variant of Sherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sherri in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sherri Most Popular?
The name Sherri reached peak popularity in 1963, with 5,469 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sherri?
Approximately 74,605 people named Sherri live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 83,829. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,423 Americans.
Is Sherri a rare name?
Sherri is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,423 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sherri mean?
Sherri means "creative variant of Sherry" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Sherri more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sherri are male and 100% are female.
When was Sherri most popular?
Sherri peaked in 1963 with 5,469 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.