76%RatingSave Gender Feminine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈʃɛɹ.i/, /ʃə.ˈɹi/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Derived from French chérie meaning "darling". In America, Cherie came into use shortly after the variant Sherry, and has not been as common. Related NamesFamily Tree·Details VariantsCheri, Cherryl, Cheryl, Sharyl, Sheree, Sherie, Sheryl, Sheryll, SherillDiminutivesCher, Cherette PopularityDetails Last ranked #89 in 1974 Australia (NSW) Last ranked #928 in 1999 England and Wales Last ranked #99 in 1982 New Zealand Last ranked #868 in 1990 United States People think this name isRate·Details classic youthful upper class wholesome delicate refined strange Categories currently out of the US top 1000, ends in -ie, female US presidential candidates, Harry Belafonte repertoire, potato varieties, Squishmallows, The Boys characters, TV presenters, word names