Sherry
Meaning of Sherry
Originating from the English language, the name Sherry is commonly given to female babies. It is pronounced as SHEH-ree (/ʃɛˈri/) in both American and British English. The variations of this name include Sherrie and Sheri. In the United States, Sherry has been consistently popular over the years. In recent times, it has ranked between 2500 and 4000 in terms of popularity, with around 30 to 40 newborns being named Sherry each year. Its usage peaked in the late 1960s and early 1970s when it was among the top 60 names for girls. With a long history and steady usage, Sherry carries a sense of familiarity and timeless charm for parents seeking a classic yet distinctive name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SHEH-ree (/ʃɛˈri/)
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Notable People Named Sherry
| Sherry Thomas - Sherry M. Thomas is a renowned American novelist known for her young adult fantasy, historical romance, and contemporary romance novels, with multiple awards to her name, including the Romance Writers of America RITA Award. |
| Sherry Lansing is a former American film studio executive who made history as the first female movie studio head and has been recognized as one of the most powerful women in the US. |
| Sherry Jackson - Sherry D. Jackson is an American retired actress and former child star. |
| Sherry Chen is an American hydrologist who was wrongfully accused of spying, leading to a legal battle with the U.S. government that was settled in 2022. |
| Sherry Lea Stringfield is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Susan Lewis on the NBC medical drama ER, for which she received three Emmy Award nominations. |
| Sherry Gay-Dagnogo - Sherry J. Gay-Dagnogo is a former Michigan House of Representatives member and current Detroit School Board Member who has also explored the possibility of running for Mayor of Detroit. |
| Sherry Cervi is an accomplished American cowgirl, winning four world titles in barrel racing and being inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2018. |
| Sherry Edmundson Fry was an American sculptor known for her prominent role in U.S. Army camouflage during World War I. |
| Sherry Millner is an American artist known for her work in video, photography, and installation art. |
| Sherry Alberoni - Sharyn Eileen "Sherry" Alberoni is a former American child actress who later became a prominent voice artist for Hanna-Barbera Productions, known for her roles in series such as Josie and the Pussycats and Super Friends. |
| Sherry Ross is a trailblazing American sports broadcaster and journalist known for her groundbreaking work as the first woman to serve as an analyst for the Stanley Cup Finals and to call play-by-play for a full NHL game. |
| Sherry Yard is an American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author. |
| Sherry Shah is a well-known Pakistani actress, model, and producer recognized for her roles in popular dramas such as Mr. Shamim, Jinnah Ke Naam, Yeh Zindagi Hai, and Meri Behan Meri Dewrani. |
| Sherry Chen, also known as Chen Shuang, is a Chinese-Canadian actress based in Hong Kong, known for winning the Miss Chinese Toronto Pageant 2006 and being the Second Runner-Up in the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2007, as well as for her role as Bak Mai in OL Supreme. |
| Sherry Tsai, a retired swimmer from Hong Kong, competed in multiple Olympics and swam for the University of California, Berkeley in the USA. |
