Total births
1,587
Girls' name · since 1937
Shereen
Since 1937, U.S. Social Security records show 1,587 babies named Shereen, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,587
- total births
- 1937–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Shereen sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,587 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Shereen has been recorded 1,587 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 2019.
- 1,587 total births
- 1937–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,587 girls have been named Shereen since 1937, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 1,587
- total births
- 1937–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Shereen was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
47 babies were named Shereen in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Shereen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Shereen's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Shereen at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Shereen popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2019
- Peak year (1984)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Shereen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Shereen's strongest decade.
342 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Shereen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 46
1940s
46 births
- 1950s 136
1950s
136 births
- 1960s
1960s
313 births
- 1970s
1970s
316 births
- 1980s
1980s
342 births
- 1990s
1990s
300 births
- 2000s 107
2000s
107 births
- 2010s 22
2010s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 342 births (22% of all-time use).
How Shereen compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Shereen's total volume
Shereen vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Shereen by state
Where Shereen concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 241 | 15.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 121 | 7.6% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 25 | 1.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 11 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Texas | | 5 | 0.3% |
California share of Shereen's total US births 15.2%
Even split
241 of 1,587 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Shereen? ▼
Shereen has been given to 1,587 babies in the U.S. since 1937, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2019. 47 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Shereen most popular? ▼
Shereen was most popular in the 1980s decade with 342 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Shereen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Shereen are California (241 births), New York (121 births), Illinois (25 births).
How long has the name Shereen been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Shereen since 1937 -- 83 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Shereen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sheila, Sherry, Shelby, Shelly, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Shereen's data
- Shereen's decade-level peak was the 1980s (342 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Shereens (241 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Shereen
Nearby Names Like Shereen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Shereen
Sheila Girl
#2013 238,774 births
Sherry Girl
#6948 229,937 births
Shelby Girl
#658 148,830 births
Shelly Girl
#4580 84,420 births
Sherri Girl
#8493 83,667 births
Compare Shereen side by side: Shereen vs Sheila Shereen vs Sherry Shereen vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1937–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Shereen: Baby Name Since 1937 - 1,587 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/shereen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Shereen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.