Sherrie

Meaning of Sherrie

Sherrie, pronounced “SHAIR-ee” (/ʃɛri/), is a feminine name rooted in the French word chérie, meaning “darling,” and later embraced in English as a charming diminutive. In Illinois, Sherrie maintained a steady presence from the late 1930s through the late 1980s, consistently ranking among the top 200 female names and peaking modestly in the late 1950s with around seventy newborns bearing the name each year. Its heyday coincided with a broader mid-century fondness for affectionate names, lending it a warm, familiar quality. Though unlikely to top today’s social-media name polls, Sherrie offers a quietly dignified, vintage appeal for parents seeking a classic Anglo-American choice with clear pronunciation and a touch of retro elegance.