Total births
849
Girls' name · since 1939
Sherian
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 849 babies named Sherian, peaking in 1946. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 849
- total births
- 1939–1985
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Sherian sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 849 recorded since 1939.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherian has been recorded 849 times among girls since 1939, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 1985.
- 849 total births
- 1939–1985 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
849 girls have been named Sherian since 1939, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1985.
- 849
- total births
- 1939–1985
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Sherian was born in this single decade.
1946
Single peak year
56 babies were named Sherian in 1946 - its busiest year on record.
Sherian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Sherian's full recorded timeline at 1957, 24% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 76% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1946 peak of 56 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Sherian at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1946
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Sherian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–1985
- Peak year (1946)
- 56
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Sherian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Sherian's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Sherian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
- 1940s
1940s
395 births
- 1950s
1950s
305 births
- 1960s 89
1960s
89 births
- 1970s 42
1970s
42 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 395 births (47% of all-time use).
How Sherian 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 Sherian's total volume
Sherian vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherian by state
Where Sherian concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 88 | 10.4% |
| #2 | California | | 29 | 3.4% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 17 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Tennessee | | 7 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Sherian's total US births 10.4%
Even split
88 of 849 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherian? ▼
Sherian has been given to 849 babies in the U.S. since 1939, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 56 babies were born in 1946, its single highest year.
When was Sherian most popular? ▼
Sherian was most popular in the 1940s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 1946.
Where is Sherian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherian are Texas (88 births), California (29 births), Oklahoma (17 births).
How long has the name Sherian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherian since 1939 -- 47 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Sherian? ▼
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 Sherian's data
- Sherian's decade-level peak was the 1940s (395 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Sherians (88 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Sherian
Nearby Names Like Sherian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherian
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 Sherian side by side: Sherian vs Sheila Sherian vs Sherry Sherian vs Shelby
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1939–1985 (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. "Sherian: Baby Name Since 1939 - 849 Births, Peak 1946." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherian. 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 Sherian 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 June 2026.