Total births
159
Girls' name · since 1943
Sherion
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 159 babies named Sherion, peaking in 1947. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 159
- total births
- 1943–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
159 girls have been named Sherion since 1943, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Sherion has been recorded 159 times among girls since 1943, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 1968.
- 159 total births
- 1943–1968 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
159 girls have been named Sherion since 1943, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1968.
- 159
- total births
- 1943–1968
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Sherion was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
13 babies were named Sherion in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Sherion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherion's SSA record in two at 1955 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1943, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1947 peak of 13, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherion at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Sherion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–1968
- Peak year (1947)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Sherion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Sherion's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Sherion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
45 births
- 1950s
1950s
77 births
- 1960s
1960s
37 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 77 births (48% of all-time use).
Sherion by state
Where Sherion concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 5 | 3.1% |
Georgia share of Sherion's total US births 3.1%
5 of 159 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherion? ▼
Sherion has been given to 159 babies in the U.S. since 1943, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1968. 13 babies were born in 1947, its single highest year.
When was Sherion most popular? ▼
Sherion was most popular in the 1950s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Sherion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherion are Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Sherion been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherion since 1943 -- 26 years through the most recent 1968 data.
What names are similar to Sherion? ▼
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 Sherion's data
- Sherion's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (77 total births) through the 1960s (37) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Georgia records the most Sherions (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Sherion
Nearby Names Like Sherion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherion
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 Sherion side by side: Sherion vs Sheila Sherion vs Sherry Sherion 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, 1943–1968 (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. "Sherion: Baby Name Since 1943 - 159 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherion. 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 Sherion 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.