Total births
941
Girls' name · since 1958
Sherese
Since 1958, U.S. Social Security records show 941 babies named Sherese, peaking in 1980. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 941
- total births
- 1958–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
941 girls have been named Sherese since 1958, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sherese recorded 941 times among girls since 1958, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1958 to 2004.
- 941 total births
- 1958–2004 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
941 girls have been named Sherese since 1958, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2004.
- 941
- total births
- 1958–2004
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Sherese was born in this single decade.
1980
Single peak year
51 babies were named Sherese in 1980 - its busiest year on record.
Sherese's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherese's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1980 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherese at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1980
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1958
Sherese popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1958–2004
- Peak year (1980)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Sherese by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sherese's strongest decade.
318 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Sherese births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s
1960s
140 births
- 1970s
1970s
318 births
- 1980s
1980s
313 births
- 1990s
1990s
133 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 318 births (34% of all-time use).
How Sherese 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 Sherese's total volume
Sherese vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherese by state
Where Sherese concentrates geographically, total births since 1958
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 80 | 8.5% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 65 | 6.9% |
| #3 | California | | 12 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Sherese's total US births 8.5%
Even split
80 of 941 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherese? ▼
Since 1958, Social Security records show 941 babies named Sherese. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1980, with 51 births.
When was Sherese most popular? ▼
Sherese was most popular in the 1970s decade with 318 total births. The single peak year was 1980.
Where is Sherese most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherese are New York (80 births), Illinois (65 births), California (12 births).
How long has the name Sherese been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherese since 1958 -- 47 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Sherese? ▼
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 Sherese's data
- Sherese's decade-level peak was the 1970s (318 total births); usage has since declined to 26 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Shereses (80 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Sherese
Nearby Names Like Sherese
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherese
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 Sherese side by side: Sherese vs Sheila Sherese vs Sherry Sherese 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, 1958–2004 (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. "Sherese: Baby Name Since 1958 - 941 Births, Peak 1980." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherese. 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 Sherese 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.