How old is someone named Sherrie?
The average Sherrie is 62 years old.
Half of all living Sherries are between 56 and 69.
When was Sherrie popular?
Sherrie rose fast and peaked in 1962, during the Baby Boom, then faded almost as fast. 55% of all Sherries were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 62 | 0 |
| 1930s | 404 | 110 |
| 1940s | 3,389 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 10,388 | 8,200 |
| 1960s | 12,535 | 11,000 |
| 1970s | 5,578 | 5,200 |
| 1980s | 2,052 | 2,000 |
| 1990s | 489 | 480 |
| 2000s | 151 | 150 |
| 2010s | 79 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 32 | under 100 |
How many Sherries are still alive?
About 29,000 Sherries are alive in the US today. That's 83% of the roughly 35,000 babies named Sherrie since 1921.
Most Sherries ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Sherrie?
About half of living Sherries are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
- Silent 3%
- Boomer 53%
- Gen X 36%
- Millennial 7%
- Gen Z under 1%
Is Sherrie an old name?
Yes. Sherrie is older than 91 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Sherrie a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Sherries are women.
Names the same age as Sherrie
NAME TWIN
Sherrie's name twin is Gregg. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gregg's age curve is the closest match to Sherrie's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Sherrie
How old is the average Sherrie?
The average Sherrie in the US is 62 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Sherrie?
About 29,000 Sherries are alive in the US today, out of roughly 35,000 babies given the name since 1921.
When was the name Sherrie most popular?
In 1962, when about 1,500 baby girls were named Sherrie.
Is Sherrie a Boomer name?
Yes. About 53% of living Sherries are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this