Sheri
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sheri is a French name meaning “beloved”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sheri
Sheri is a name of French origin that functions as a variant of Sherry, derived from the term 'chérie' meaning dear or beloved. The root reflects a common linguistic practice in France of adopting endearments as formal expressions of affection. Its adoption into English-speaking naming conventions occurred as part of a trend incorporating romantic terminology into personal identification.
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Gender Usage of the Name Sheri
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sheri is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Sheri
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sheri is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 145K births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 5.20M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 150K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 11.9M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sheri ranked #14,852 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Sheri shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #145 in 1969. Its lowest recorded position was #14,852 in 2025. Over the last 16 years (2009–2025) the name fell -3525 places (from #11,327 to #14,852).
Name StyleMethodology
Sheri is classified as Retro Girl Names because it peaked in 1963, has fallen to only 0.04% of that peak, and shows no material recent rebound.Characteristics of the Name Sheri
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- i — Girl Names Ending in “i”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sheri is a two-syllable name with initial stress that feels breezy and casual. It functions as a friendly, informal choice, cementing its Cute & Playful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Sheri
Middle names used with SheriMethodology
Sheri is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Sheri Lynn · Sheri Ann · Sheri Renee · Sheri Lynne · Sheri MarieView all 398 girl middle names.
- Total 527 middle names used with Sheri
- 20 boy middle names used with Sheri
- 97 unisex middle names used with Sheri
Middle name suggestions for SheriMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sheri is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “l”.
Examples: Sheri Leigh · Sheri Lynne · Sheri Lynch · Sheri Laine · Sheri Leach. View all 82 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Sheri
Sound Like Sheri Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Sherry · Sherri · Ciara · View all 98 names
Spelled Like Sheri Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Sherri · Sherie · Sheria · View all 8 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Sharon · Shirley · Charlotte · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sheri Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Mary · Dorothy · Emily · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sheri”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sheri"Methodology
A female given name, variant of Sherry
More Info
How to Spell Sheri in ASL
- S
- h
- e
- r
- i
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