Why Sherry Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Sherry” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Sherry” is of French origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yrrehs.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Syrhre.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Sherry

The true meaning of ‘Sherry’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Sherry is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is an adventure! Freedom is essential to your happiness. Traveling, meeting new friends, and getting new experience can add variety to your life. You are no stranger to change – you embrace it. Your sharp mind makes you curious about many things. You may find it difficult to commit. You want to jump from one project to another.

When people hear the name Sherry, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.

You are a smoothie – a real charmer! You tend to have dramatic reactions when you feel things deeply. Your kind nature allows you to work well with others. You are inclined to experience many emotional ups and downs.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

You are a friend to:

You are an enemy to:

Is The Name Sherry Popular?

“Sherry” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Tennessee as reported in the 1985 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 22 babies in Tennessee have the same name as you in 1985. A total of only 830 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1962 with a total of 9,226 babies. That’s a lot of baby Sherrys.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Sherry” was recorded 230,874 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Sherrys to occupy the country of Samoa with an estimated population of 225,681.

The name first appeared in the year 1909 and given to five newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1944 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 2,733 times as a baby girl’s name. Sherry became a popular girl’s name in the state of Arkansas in the year 1962. It ranked #17 with 199 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1962 in the state of California with 638 baby girls.

This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of Arkansas for 37 years from 1943 to 1981 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Kentucky, Oklahoma for 37 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past seven decades (1954 to 2023), the name “Sherry” was recorded 169,775 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Sherry, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

More About Names!

435 Magical Scottish Names – Cute, mystical, and magical list of Scottish names and their hidden personality. You don’t need to have a Scottish heritage to use these fantastic names [continue]