Total births
975
Girls' name · since 1957
Sherise
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 975 babies named Sherise, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 975
- total births
- 1957–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Sherise sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 975 recorded since 1957.
Social Security Administration records show Sherise recorded 975 times among girls since 1957, 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 1957 to 2007.
- 975 total births
- 1957–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
975 girls have been named Sherise since 1957, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 975
- total births
- 1957–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Sherise was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
43 babies were named Sherise in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
Sherise's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Sherise's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1958, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Sherise at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1969
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1957
Sherise popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2007
- Peak year (1969)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Sherise by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sherise's strongest decade.
289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Sherise births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 26
1950s
26 births
- 1960s
1960s
187 births
- 1970s
1970s
289 births
- 1980s
1980s
283 births
- 1990s
1990s
152 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 289 births (30% of all-time use).
How Sherise 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 Sherise's total volume
Sherise vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sherise by state
Where Sherise concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 133 | 13.6% |
| #2 | California | | 36 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 27 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Sherise's total US births 13.6%
Even split
133 of 975 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sherise? ▼
975 babies have been named Sherise since 1957. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1969 with 43 births.
When was Sherise most popular? ▼
Sherise was most popular in the 1970s decade with 289 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Sherise most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sherise are New York (133 births), California (36 births), Illinois (27 births).
How long has the name Sherise been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Sherise since 1957 -- 51 years through the most recent 2007 data.
What names are similar to Sherise? ▼
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 Sherise's data
- Sherise's decade-level peak was the 1970s (289 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Sherises (133 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 Sherise
Nearby Names Like Sherise
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sherise
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 Sherise side by side: Sherise vs Sheila Sherise vs Sherry Sherise 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, 1957–2007 (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. "Sherise: Baby Name Since 1957 - 975 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sherise. 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 Sherise 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.