Sherry Malek

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Sherry Malek — French
276K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Sherry Malek is a name that combines French origins. The first name Sherry is a feminine given name of French origin. Sherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine. In others, it was likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Sherrod or Sherwood for males or Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females. In some instances, the given name was used as a transferred use of the surname. The surname Malek: Ahmed Malek (1931–2008), Algerian artist, music film composer and conductor Alia Malek (born 1974), American journalist and lawyer Amy Malek (c. 1979/1980), American scholar, and sociocultural anthropologist Fred Malek (born 1936), American business executive, political advisor, and philanthropist George Malek-Yonan (1924–2014), Iranian Assyrian international attorney, politician, and athlete Hasan Malek (born 1946), Malaysian politician Leona Alford Malek (1878–1953), American home economist, editor, and writer Milton Malek-Yonan (1904–2002), Iranian Assyrian entrepreneur and inventor. Sherry is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 276K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Sherry reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Sherry

French

Sherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine. In others, it was likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Sherrod or Sherwood for males or Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females. In some instances, the given name was used as a transferred use of the surname.

Surname: Malek

English

Ahmed Malek (1931–2008), Algerian artist, music film composer and conductor Alia Malek (born 1974), American journalist and lawyer Amy Malek (c. 1979/1980), American scholar, and sociocultural anthropologist Fred Malek (born 1936), American business executive, political advisor, and philanthropist George Malek-Yonan (1924–2014), Iranian Assyrian international attorney, politician, and athlete Hasan Malek (born 1946), Malaysian politician Leona Alford Malek (1878–1953), American home economist, editor, and writer Milton Malek-Yonan (1904–2002), Iranian Assyrian entrepreneur and inventor.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

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

1900s
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Notable People Named Sherry Malek

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 Sherry Malek:

9
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Sherry?
The first name Sherry originates from French. Sherry is both a given name and surname derived from different sources. In some instances, the name was inspired by the wine. In others, it was likely inspired by the French chérie, meaning darling (from the past participle of the verb chérir, to cherish). It has also been used as a diminutive of names starting with or containing the sound Cher- or Sher- such as Sherrod or Sherwood for males or Cheryl, Sharon, or Sherilyn for females. In some instances, the given name was used as a transferred use of the surname.
When was Sherry most popular?
The name Sherry reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Malek?
The surname Malek originates from English. Ahmed Malek (1931–2008), Algerian artist, music film composer and conductor Alia Malek (born 1974), American journalist and lawyer Amy Malek (c. 1979/1980), American scholar, and sociocultural anthropologist Fred Malek (born 1936), American business executive, political advisor, and philanthropist George Malek-Yonan (1924–2014), Iranian Assyrian international attorney, politician, and athlete Hasan Malek (born 1946), Malaysian politician Leona Alford Malek (1878–1953), American home economist, editor, and writer Milton Malek-Yonan (1904–2002), Iranian Assyrian entrepreneur and inventor.
What are the origins of the name Sherry Malek?
The name Sherry Malek combines two different traditions: the first name Sherry has French roots, while the surname Malek originates from English.
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