Sherri Sultan

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sherri Sultan — French
96K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sherri Sultan is a name that combines French origins. The first name Sherri is a feminine given name of French origin. Sherri is a feminine given name likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish) an English version of the French term of endearment chérie and also associated with the wine sherry. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cheryl, Sharon, Sheryl, or Sherilyn for females. The name was well-used for girls in North America from the mid-1920s through the early 1990s and was at the height of popularity between the mid-1940s and mid-1970s. The surname Sultan: Sultan is a male given name and surname Sultan Ali al-Arada (born 1959), Yemeni politician Sultan Bahu (1628–1691), Muslim Sufi and saint and Punjabi poet Sultan Haydar (born 1985), Turkish female long-distance runner Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), Russian boxer Sultan bin Mohammed Al Kabeer (born 1954), Saudi royal and businessman Sultan Kigab (1955-2024), Sudanese-Canadian swimmer Sultan Kösen (born 1982), Turkish World Guinness record holder for tallest living male Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (born 1940), Pakistani engineer Sultan Munadi (. Sherri is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 96K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sherri reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sherri

French

Sherri is a feminine given name likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish) an English version of the French term of endearment chérie and also associated with the wine sherry. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cheryl, Sharon, Sheryl, or Sherilyn for females. The name was well-used for girls in North America from the mid-1920s through the early 1990s and was at the height of popularity between the mid-1940s and mid-1970s.

Surname: Sultan

English

Sultan is a male given name and surname Sultan Ali al-Arada (born 1959), Yemeni politician Sultan Bahu (1628–1691), Muslim Sufi and saint and Punjabi poet Sultan Haydar (born 1985), Turkish female long-distance runner Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), Russian boxer Sultan bin Mohammed Al Kabeer (born 1954), Saudi royal and businessman Sultan Kigab (1955-2024), Sudanese-Canadian swimmer Sultan Kösen (born 1982), Turkish World Guinness record holder for tallest living male Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (born 1940), Pakistani engineer Sultan Munadi (.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Sherri is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Sherri by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Sherri Sultan

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Sherri Sultan:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Sherri?
The first name Sherri originates from French. Sherri is a feminine given name likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish) an English version of the French term of endearment chérie and also associated with the wine sherry. It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Cheryl, Sharon, Sheryl, or Sherilyn for females. The name was well-used for girls in North America from the mid-1920s through the early 1990s and was at the height of popularity between the mid-1940s and mid-1970s.
When was Sherri most popular?
The name Sherri reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sultan?
The surname Sultan originates from English. Sultan is a male given name and surname Sultan Ali al-Arada (born 1959), Yemeni politician Sultan Bahu (1628–1691), Muslim Sufi and saint and Punjabi poet Sultan Haydar (born 1985), Turkish female long-distance runner Sultan Ibragimov (born 1975), Russian boxer Sultan bin Mohammed Al Kabeer (born 1954), Saudi royal and businessman Sultan Kigab (1955-2024), Sudanese-Canadian swimmer Sultan Kösen (born 1982), Turkish World Guinness record holder for tallest living male Sultan Ali Lakhani (born 1948), Pakistani businessman Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood (born 1940), Pakistani engineer Sultan Munadi (.
What are the origins of the name Sherri Sultan?
The name Sherri Sultan combines two different traditions: the first name Sherri has French roots, while the surname Sultan originates from English.
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